Senior Director, Total Rewards and HRIS

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefit plans

Non-accrual PTO

Company shutdown for holidays

Commuter benefits

401K match

Lunch provided in the office

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards and HRIS to shape the global total rewards strategy, overseeing compensation, benefits, executive pay, and HRIS governance. The role partners with senior leadership to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant programs in a public company environment.

The position requires deep expertise in executive compensation, HR analytics, and global mobility, with a proven track record of leading teams and presenting analyses to the Board.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in compensation and/or benefits in a public company
• Experience leading compensation and benefits teams
• Experience in life sciences or pharma preferred
• Deep expertise in executive compensation and Board presentations
• Knowledge of compensation regulations and compliance
• Strong analytical skills for complex reporting and analysis
• Experience with HRIS systems, particularly UKG
• Strong people management and team development abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead design and administration of global compensation and benefits programs
• Oversee executive compensation program design and governance
• Conduct market analyses to ensure competitive and equitable programs
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits regulations
• Manage annual benefits enrollment and compensation planning cycles
• Align compensation with performance management processes
• Oversee global mobility, immigration, and relocation programs
• Develop HR analytics strategy and ensure data integrity
• Communicate total rewards programs to leadership and employees
• Lead and develop a high-performing rewards team

Skills

Executive compensation

Board presentations

Regulatory compliance

HR analytics

Global mobility

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS or MS/MBA with significant experience

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards and HRIS to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This leader will shape the company’s global total rewards strategy, with ownership across compensation, benefits, executive pay, and HRIS governance. The role will partner closely with senior leadership to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business goals in a public company environment. It will also provide strategic direction for analytics, global mobility, and communication of reward programs across the organization.
Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $227,500 – $318,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and administration of global compensation and benefits programs
• Implement benefits programs through analysis and benchmarking
• Manage annual benefit enrollment and compensation planning cycles
• Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable programs
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits regulations
• Serve as lead for executive compensation program design
• Prepare and present analyses to senior leadership and the Board
• Align compensation with performance management processes
• Oversee global mobility programs including immigration and relocation
• Develop HR analytics strategy and ensure data integrity
• Execute communication strategies for total rewards
• Manage a high-performing team across compensation, benefits, and analytics

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 12+ years or MS/MBA with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading compensation and benefits teams in a public company
• Preferred experience in a commercial-stage life sciences organization
• Deep expertise in executive compensation and Board presentations
• Comprehensive knowledge of compensation regulations and compliance
• Strong analytical skills for complex reporting and analysis
• Experience with HRIS systems, particularly UKG
• Strong people management skills with a focus on team development

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefit plans
• Non-accrual paid time off
• Company shutdown for holidays
• Commuter benefits
• 401K match
• Daily lunch provided in the office

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.