Associate Director / Director, Total Rewards

Immunome, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 175,048 - 247,592; Full time

Job summary

Immunome, Inc. is looking for an Associate Director / Director, Total Rewards to develop competitive compensation and benefits strategies. This role involves managing compensation plans, overseeing benefits administration, and leading employee recognition programs. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in total rewards, preferably in the biotech sector, and must have a Bachelor's degree. The position is based in Bothell, Washington, with a pay range of $175,048 - $247,592.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or Benefits.
• Preferred experience in biotech/life sciences.
• Proven program ownership in a scaling organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a total rewards strategy for talent attraction and retention.
• Lead compensation plan development and market pricing.
• Oversee benefits administration, ensuring compliance and excellent employee experience.
• Manage annual benefits renewal and vendor negotiations.
• Monitor costs and employee feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Benefits administration

Compensation planning

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis and reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Overview

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, drawing on leadership that previously played key roles in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugate therapies. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, a late-clinical stage GSI; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; and IM-3050, a FAP-targeted radiotherapy that recently received IND clearance. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.

Position Overview

The Associate Director / Director, Total Rewards will strengthen engagement and retention by building a competitive, scalable, and employee-centered total rewards. This role will lead the design and administration of compensation practices, benefits, leave programs, 401(k), equity planning, and rewards & recognition ensuring our offerings attract, motivate, and retain top talent while remaining compliant, cost-effective, and aligned to our culture.

Responsibilities

Engagement and Retention

• Develop and execute a total rewards strategy that supports talent attraction, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with other functions of HR and business leaders to ensure rewards programs reinforce performance, internal equity, and our culture.
• Translate company growth and workforce needs into scalable and fiscally responsible rewards programs.

Compensation Programs

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation plans, including salary structures, incentive programs, market pricing, pay equity analysis, and compliance oversight.
• Support equity planning (new hire grants, promotions, refresh cycles, and annual planning) in coordination with Finance, Legal, and the equity administration partner.
• Prepare for and support the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotion, bonus planning as applicable): tools, timelines, manager guidance, calibration support, and reporting.
• Assist Chief Financial Officer by researching trends, gathering data and preparing compensation information to be reviewed by executive team, compensation committee, and board of directors.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA, and related programs.
• Own leave administration processes (e.g., FMLA, state leaves, disability coordination), ensuring an excellent employee experience and compliant practices.
• Manage 401(k) administration: vendor partnership, annual testing support, audits as needed, enrollment and education initiatives.
• Lead annual benefits renewal: plan design evaluation, cost modeling, vendor negotiations, open enrollment project management, and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA) in partnership with legal/benefits vendors and internal stakeholders.

Rewards & Recognition

• Own and improve recognition programs that reinforce values and performance (spot awards, peer recognition, and milestone/service awards).
• Partner with people leaders to ensure recognition is timely, inclusive, and consistently applied across teams.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on total rewards decisions, tradeoffs, and communications.
• Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition team, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and People Operations to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Lead vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, leave administrator, 401(k) provider, compensation survey partners, recognition platform).

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor costs, utilization, participation, and employee feedback to refine offerings and improve experience.
• Create scalable documentation, SOPs, and governance for all total rewards programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or HR, including program ownership in a scaling organization.
• Biotech/life science industry experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Hands-on experience with benefits administration (health plans, leave administration, 401(k)) and vendor management.
• Strong compensation experience including benchmarking roles, creating job architecture/leveling frameworks administering annual compensation cycles, and supporting sales incentive programs.
• Demonstrated experience with equity administration platforms and stock plan basics.
• Strong analytical skills (modeling, reporting, and presenting insights) and ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder influence and experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and senior leaders.
• Excellent facilitation, program design, and communication skills.

Washington State Pay Range

$175,048 - $247,592 USD

E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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