Director, Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems

Iambic Therapeutics, Inc•San Diego, CA

8d•$180,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Director of Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems to join our growing Human Resources team at Iambic Therapeutic's. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of Iambic’s compensation, benefits and HR technology platforms. They will ensure our programs are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with Iambic’s talent strategy and business objectives, supporting a rapidly growing biotech company. This role is based at our San Diego Headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance or related field, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
12+ years of progressive HR experience with significant expertise in compensation, benefits, and/or HRIS, including experience leading total rewards programs.
Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking, salary structures, incentive compensation, equity programs, and job architecture. International experience a plus
Experience managing U.S. benefits programs and working with brokers, consultants, and vendors.
Demonstrated HRIS expertise, including system implementation, optimization, reporting, and data governance.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex compensation and workforce data into actionable recommendations.
Experience partnering with senior executives, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with a successful transition off a PEO, standing up in-house payroll, benefits administration, and HR Systems preferred.
Experience in a high-growth, biotechnology, technology, or public-company environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
International experience a plus
Experience with a successful transition off a PEO, standing up in-house payroll, benefits administration, and HR Systems preferred.
Experience in a high-growth, biotechnology, technology, or public-company environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s compensation strategy and programs, including salary structures, job leveling, annual compensation reviews, bonus programs, equity guidelines, promotions, and market benchmarking.
Manage executive, employee and international compensation benchmarking
Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, leave, wellness, and other benefit offerings; evaluate competitiveness, cost, and employee experience.
Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes and manage relationships with brokers, consultants, and benefit vendors.
Own HRIS strategy and administration, including PEO exit, ensuring systems, workflows, integrations, reporting, and data are accurate, efficient, and scalable.
Establish and maintain policies, controls, documentation, and governance across compensation, benefits, and HR systems.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes and improve the employee and manager experience.
Stay current on market trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging practices in compensation, benefits, and HR technology.