Senior Manager, Benefits and Compensation - Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee experience focus

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits and Compensation to lead total rewards strategy and operations, aligning with business objectives and employee experience. This remote, national role partners across functions to ensure compliant, competitive programs.

The role emphasizes market pricing, salary structures, job architecture, and incentive design, with oversight of health and welfare plans and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, business, or finance.
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Responsibilities

• Lead design and administration of benefits and compensation programs.
• Develop priorities aligned with business and employee experience.
• Oversee health and welfare plan administration and renewals.
• Manage market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job architecture.
• Direct short-term incentive plan design and administration.
• Monitor compliance with benefits and compensation regulations.
• Implement process improvements for total rewards programs.

Skills

Total rewards

Pay equity analysis

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytical judgment

Multi-state HRIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits and Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will oversee the strategy, design, and administration of total rewards programs that support both business priorities and the employee experience. You will partner across the organization to ensure benefits and compensation practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with broader talent objectives. The position also calls for strong analytical leadership in areas such as market pricing, salary structures, job architecture, and incentive plan management.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $140,000 - $155,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and administration of employee benefits and compensation programs
• Develop and execute priorities aligned with business needs and employee experience
• Oversee health and welfare plan administration and annual renewals
• Manage market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job architecture
• Direct short-term incentive plan design and administration
• Monitor compliance with benefits and compensation regulations
• Implement process improvements for total rewards programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive total rewards experience, including benefits and compensation
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans, self-funded medical plans, and 401(k) administration
• Expertise in market pricing, salary structures, and pay equity analysis
• Experience with compliance, audits, budgets, and HRIS systems; multi-state experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills for complex data evaluation
• Strong judgment, discretion, and project leadership abilities

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
• Access to comprehensive health and welfare plans
• 401(k) plan administration with employer contributions
• Supportive work environment focused on employee experience

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.