Senior Compensation Partner

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Compensation Partner to guide compensation strategy for a leader in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech. This remote role partners with HR and business leaders to develop competitive pay practices and to advance job architecture and equity initiatives.

You will design base, incentive, and merit pay programs, evaluate roles for equity, and oversee pay equity projects across the organization. CCP/SHRM-CP preferred; pharma/biotech experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in compensation program design and administration.
• Experience with HRIS configurations and business processes.
• Experience designing and maintaining job frameworks.
• CCP and/or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on compensation policies to management and HR.
• Design base salary, incentive, and merit pay programs.
• Conduct job evaluations and internal equity reviews.
• Assist in writing job descriptions and maintaining job documentation.
• Analyze compensation data using advanced Excel to prepare reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Compensation strategy

HR collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS configurations

Job framework design

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will serve as a trusted advisor on compensation strategy, helping shape programs that attract, retain, and reward talent in a highly regulated and competitive industry. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to design pay practices that support internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance. The position also plays a key role in advancing job architecture, pay equity, and variable pay administration across the organization. Location: Remote Compensation: $145,500 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on compensation policies and practices to management and HR.
• Design and develop base salary, incentive, and merit pay programs to ensure competitiveness.
• Conduct job evaluations and internal equity reviews for compliance and fairness.
• Support management in writing job descriptions and maintaining job documentation.
• Analyze compensation data using advanced Excel techniques to prepare reports and dashboards.
• Lead projects on compensation policy development and pay equity initiatives.
• Administer variable-pay programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation program design and administration.
• Experience with HRIS configurations and business processes required.
• Experience designing and maintaining job frameworks required.
• CCP and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech companies preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Health and financial wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• Paid time off includes 11 holidays and various vacation days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.