Associate Director Compensation & Benefits

PharmaEssentia U.S.A.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time-off

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Flexible Spending Account

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking an Associate Director, Compensation & Benefits reporting to the Senior Director of HR. You will lead day-to-day benefits programs, open enrollment, leave administration, vendor management, renewals, and program communications while also administering elements of the compensation framework.

You will partner with Finance and Payroll on compensation planning and provide HR generalist support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with benefits administration and compensation programs.
• Experience supporting compensation frameworks, market benchmarking, and salary banding.
• Proven ability to manage benefits, open enrollment, plan renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Experience coordinating multi-state leave programs and federal/state leave requirements.
• Strong analytics, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day benefits administration and open enrollment planning.
• Administer compensation framework and salary bands with cross-functional partners.
• Support annual compensation review processes and incentives.
• Provide HR guidance and employee relations support with senior HR leadership.
• Ensure compliance and accurate HR data reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

Benefits administration

Compensation programs

Employee relations

Leave management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Master’s degree preferred

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

About PharmaEssentia:

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.

PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Associate Director, Compensation & Benefits will lead the day-to-day administration and ongoing enhancement of PharmaEssentia’s benefits programs. The role will serve as the primary internal owner for benefits operations, including employee support, open enrollment, leave administration, vendor management, renewals, compliance coordination, and program communications.

This position will also administer key elements of the company’s compensation framework and annual compensation cycle, working in partnership with the Senior Director, Human Resources, Finance, and Payroll. In addition, the Associate Director will provide targeted HR generalist and employee relations support as needed, with complex or sensitive matters led in partnership with the Senior Director, Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, and coordination with benefit providers.
• Lead open enrollment planning and execution, including employee communications, education, and enrollment support.
• Manage employee leave programs across the 37 states in which PharmaEssentia operates, coordinating with employees, managers, leave administrators, and Payroll to support compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, accurate processing, and a consistent employee experience.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate benefit offerings, service quality, costs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct benefits benchmarking and provide recommendations to the Senior Director, Human Resources, on plan design and program enhancements.
• Support benefits renewals, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor benefits costs, reconcile invoices, and support benefits budgeting and reporting.
• Maintain benefits policies, procedures, records, and communications to support accurate administration and employee understanding.

Compensation

• Administer the company’s compensation framework, including job architecture, role grading, salary bands, and supporting documentation, in partnership with the Senior Director, Human Resources.
• Support market benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and internal moves.
• Coordinate the annual compensation review process, including merit increases, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and employee compensation statements.
• Partner with Finance and Payroll on compensation planning, workforce budgets, pay equity analyses, pay transparency requirements, and accurate implementation of approved changes.

HR Generalist and Employee Relations Support

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and routine workplace matters.
• Support employee relations matters as needed, including performance concerns, policy interpretation, fact-finding, and documentation, in partnership with the Senior Director, Human Resources.
• Contribute to HR policy and process improvements that promote consistent practices and a positive employee experience.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; master’s degree or relevant HR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with substantial hands‑on responsibility for benefits administration and experience supporting compensation programs and broader HR matters.
• Experience supporting compensation frameworks and annual compensation cycles, including market benchmarking, job leveling, salary band administration, and compensation recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience leading benefits administration, open enrollment, plan renewals, employee communications, and broker or vendor relationships.
• Experience administering employee leave programs across multiple states, including coordinating applicable federal and state leave requirements.
• Experience providing practical guidance to managers and supporting employee relations matters in partnership with senior HR leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate HR data into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance program improvements with day-to-day execution, manage competing priorities, and work effectively through change and ambiguity.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to a responsive, consistent employee experience.
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

The expected base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $208,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education and geographical location. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.

Benefits of working with our team:

PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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