Director, Total Rewards — Strategic Pay & Benefits

BioSpace; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 251,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics seeks a Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits strategy, design, and execution, reporting to the CHRO. This high-visibility role shapes total rewards infrastructure and ensures compliant programs across jurisdictions.

The candidate will oversee base pay, incentive compensation, equity, executive programs, and benefits, partnering with Finance and Legal to optimize budgeting and compliance. This is a strategic, impactful leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including 3–5 years in a total rewards leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and administration of base pay, incentives, equity, and executive compensation programs.
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus funding, and equity refresh grants.
• Conduct market benchmarking and job leveling to ensure competitive pay practices and equity across the organization.
• Monitor pay equity analyses and remediation; stay informed on regulations and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Design and manage a competitive benefits portfolio (health, retirement, leaves, wellness) and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Total rewards

Executive comp

Market benchmarking

Pay equity

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree / CCP CBP CEBS

Job description

Nurix Therapeutics seeks a Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits strategy, design, and execution, reporting to the CHRO. This high-visibility role shapes total rewards infrastructure and ensures compliant programs across jurisdictions.

The candidate will oversee base pay, incentive compensation, equity, executive programs, and benefits, partnering with Finance and Legal to optimize budgeting and compliance. This is a strategic, impactful leadership role.