Senior Director, Total Rewards

Kuros Biosciences • Alpharetta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Total Rewards is responsible for Kuros Biosciences’ global Total Rewards and Operations function. The role oversees compensation, sales compensation, equity administration, HRIS, payroll, wellness, and benefits, aligning these programs with organizational strategy and market competitiveness. It leads initiatives in operational excellence, employee experience, process optimization, data analytics, and technology enablement, while ensuring effective governance and compliance.

The position leads the development and management of compensation programs, equity and benefits administration, and annual compensation planning. It provides strategic guidance on reward philosophy and program design, and partners with business and HR leaders on total rewards strategies. The role also oversees HR operations and employee lifecycle administration, HR technology governance and analytics, and global payroll operations in partnership with the company’s PEO, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

The role is full-time and hybrid, with three days onsite in Alpharetta, Georgia preferred. Fully remote candidates will be considered, with travel to Alpharetta as needed. Domestic and international travel is required. Physical demands may include occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stooping; lifting and carrying items of 50 pounds or more may be required depending on the role; and frequent hand and finger use for typing, writing, grasping, and operating equipment. Some roles may require extended motor vehicle operation and a valid driver’s license; requirements vary by role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in total rewards, including compensation design, sales incentives, equity, and benefits.
• Proven experience managing reward programs in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with market benchmarking, incentive plan modeling, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting compensation, benefits, and equity.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Physical ability to meet the position’s stated demands, with reasonable accommodations available; specific requirements may vary by role.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as CCP or CEBS.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and equity administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation structures.
• Oversee equity administration and vendor management for RSUs, stock options, and other long-term incentive programs.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including the PEO relationship, vendor management, benefit plan administration, and open enrollment.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop and communicate total rewards strategies supporting business objectives.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to keep programs competitive and aligned with industry standards.
• Lead or participate in job evaluation, pay structure development, and job leveling initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to improve total rewards operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on reward philosophy, compensation decisions, and program design.
• Manage annual compensation planning, including merit, bonus, and long-term incentive cycles.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, organizational changes, and data management.
• Oversee leave administration in partnership with the PEO.
• Lead the optimization and governance of HRIS and HR technology platforms.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to improve system functionality, integration, reporting, and automation.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, security, and compliance of employee data in HR systems.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, analytics, and reporting to support business decisions and workforce insights.
• Evaluate and implement HR technologies and tools to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Manage the PEO payroll provider and oversee global payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Partner with Finance and external vendors to ensure compliance with payroll tax and regulatory requirements.
• Drive payroll process improvements and controls to mitigate operational risk.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior