Senior Manager, Total Rewards & HR Operations

Anteris Tech•Eagan, MN

16d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Anteris is a science-driven structural heart company that is redefining expectations and advancing the field through cutting-edge solutions focused on restoring native-like physiology versus treating symptoms of structural heart disease. We are currently developing a new class of TAVR designed to mimic the performance of a healthy aortic valve. With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager, Total Rewards & HR Operations to lead executive compensation, global total rewards programs, and core HR operational infrastructure for a publicly traded medical device company listed on both the U.S. Nasdaq and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this leader will own executive compensation administration and program execution, design and oversee global merit and incentive processes, and drive operational excellence across HR systems, compliance, and employee experience platforms. This role will ensure that all compensation and HR programs are accurate, compliant, scalable, and executive-ready. This position manages a small HR operations team and works closely with executive compensation consultants, external counsel, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. At Anteris Technologies, you’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of patients with aortic stenosis through breakthrough structural heart technologies — and help build the organizational foundation supporting that impact.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience
6+ years in compensation or total rewards
Direct experience supporting executive compensation for a publicly traded company strongly preferred
Experience partnering with executive compensation consultants and securities counsel
Knowledge of equity administration and incentive plan design
Strong understanding of U.S. multi-state employment law; international exposure preferred
Experience leading HRIS implementations or major system enhancements
Demonstrated ability to create executive-level and Board-ready materials
Exceptional analytical rigor and attention to detail
Strong project management and organizational skills
Prior team leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience overseeing payroll and/or HR Operations preferred
High accountability and ownership mindset
Structured, highly detail-oriented, and process-driven
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, evolving, “build” environment
Able to translate technical compensation topics into executive-ready summaries
Strong judgment and discretion handling confidential matters

Responsibilities

Lead administration and execution of executive compensation programs for a dual-listed public company (Nasdaq and ASX)
Partner with external executive compensation consultants and counsel to prepare materials for executive leadership and Board review
Ensure executive compensation deliverables are accurate, compliant, and “Board ready”
Oversee annual equity grant programs and new hire equity administration
Maintain and enhance long-term incentive programs
Lead development and proposal of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Support proxy-related compensation disclosures and required reporting
Design/execute/oversee annual merit, bonus and promotion planning processes
Manage bonus calculations and payout administration
Lead global pay equity analysis and diversity pay reporting
Maintain job architecture, salary banding structure, role pay leveling and global benchmarking
Ensure compliance with multi-state and global pay regulations (8 countries and growing)
Oversee U.S. 401(k) program administration and vendor management
Support evaluation and enhancement of benefit offerings
Develop total rewards communication materials (brochures, guides, education sessions)
Lead/oversee RFP and implementation for future HRIS platform
Build HR analytics and dashboard capabilities
Maintain global HR calendar of processes, compliance, training & cultural events
Oversee HR intranet pages (Manager Hub, Wellness Hub, ERGs, etc.)
Improve onboarding and compliance training schedules (Code of Conduct, handbook, etc.)
Support development of global attendance & handbook related policies and workforce compliance records
Oversee US Payroll (in partnership with Finance)
Oversee EOR & entity-related relationships across multiple countries
Ensure compliance across U.S. multi-state employment and international locations
Partner with Legal and/or Finance on employment and payroll regulatory matters
Maintain operational documentation and controls, SOX & employee personnel records, etc.
Lead and develop 1–2 HR team members
Provide quality control and oversight for compensation and HR operations deliverables
Build bench strength and scalable processes