Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits: Strategy & Impact

Baylor Genetics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics seeks a Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits to lead all compensation and benefits programs across the company, partnering with the executive team to ensure competitive, compliant total rewards. The role oversees plan design, vendor management, and data analytics, drives automation and governance, and mentors HR leaders to align rewards with business strategy and performance.

This leader will navigate regulatory requirements, manage budgets, and influence culture through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field required.
• 12+ years in compensation and benefits management.
• Certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
• Administers employee savings plans such as 401(k).
• Advises employees on changes to benefits including eligibility and coverage.
• Researches and compares incentive compensation plans; recommends enhancements.
• Integrates data and advises on equity compensation.
• Ensures timely delivery of employer contributions and payroll deductions.

Skills

Executive compensation

Benefits strategy

Vendor management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Advanced degree or certification (CCP/SPHR)

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Baylor Genetics seeks a Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits to lead all compensation and benefits programs across the company, partnering with the executive team to ensure competitive, compliant total rewards. The role oversees plan design, vendor management, and data analytics, drives automation and governance, and mentors HR leaders to align rewards with business strategy and performance.

This leader will navigate regulatory requirements, manage budgets, and influence culture through