Total Rewards Architect: Compensation & Benefits Leader

BioIVT

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BioIVT in the United States is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to design, implement, and continuously improve our compensation, benefits, and leave programs. You will serve as the Total Rewards SME and collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to keep programs competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in compensation and benefits strategy, strong analytical capabilities, and experience leading enterprise-wide

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including significant compensation ownership.
Experience designing compensation programs, job architecture frameworks, and incentive plans.
Strong benefits management and vendor management experience.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
Experience within the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or highly regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the total rewards and compensation strategy.
Lead job architecture initiatives, including job families, leveling frameworks, career paths, and compensation structures.
Conduct market pricing and compensation benchmarking using industry surveys and life sciences market data.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and support workforce planning decisions.
Manage annual compensation programs, including merit cycles, salary planning, promotions, and market adjustments.
Design, administer, and evaluate incentive compensation and bonus plans.
Analyze compensation trends and recommend program enhancements to support attraction and retention of talent.
Ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable regulations.
Partner with Finance and business leaders to develop incentive compensation strategies, conduct plan effectiveness analyses, and recommend program enhancements that align pay with performance and company objectives.
Manage all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
Serve as primary relationship manager for benefits brokers, consultants, and external vendors.
Lead annual open enrollment planning, communications, and execution.
Oversee leave of absence programs, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Drive employee education and engagement regarding benefit offerings.
Evaluate utilization, costs and effectiveness of benefit programs and recommend improvements.