Director, Total Rewards & Operations
About the role
Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Director, Total Rewards & Operations. This is a build role at a pivotal stage of company growth. As Encoded scales, the People function must mature its compensation and equity programs, modernize its HR systems and operations, and establish the robust data integrity and compliance frameworks required of an expanding, multi-site organization.
Responsibilities
Total Rewards Partner with the VP, People & Culture and the Board's Compensation Committee to design and implement scalable, market-competitive executive and broad-based incentive structures appropriate to a maturing organization
Total Rewards Own compensation benchmarking and market analysis, including Radford survey submissions and the maintenance of job architecture, salary structures, and pay bands
Total Rewards Run the total rewards calendar end to end - merit and bonus planning, mid-year and year-end compensation cycles, and the compensation components of the performance process
Total Rewards Serve as the subject-matter expert on pay equity, compensation philosophy, and total rewards communications to managers and employees
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Lead the evolution of Encoded's HR operations and service-delivery model, including assessing and, where appropriate, transitioning HR technology, payroll, and benefits delivery to support the company's scale
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Own the HR technology roadmap and serve as system owner for the HR tech stack, with a focus on integration across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and downstream systems
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Lead vendor management for key People partnerships - benefits brokers, leave-of-absence providers, HRIS and payroll vendors, and compensation survey providers - including selection, contracting, and performance management
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Oversee the annual operational compliance cycle, including 401(k) plan audit, ACA reporting, Section 125 / FSA non-discrimination testing, and EEO-1 reporting
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance In partnership with Finance, build and maintain internal controls and data integrity over HR and payroll data that meet the standards of a maturing, audit-ready organization, and ensure data integrity through audit cycles
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance Develop and maintain readiness for evolving compensation, governance, and disclosure requirements; coordinate the external advisors (compensation consultants, counsel) and Finance partners who support these needs
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or HR with 12 + years of progressive total rewards experience, including hands-on compensation design OR a Master's degree/MBA with 8-10 years of experience featuring strategic program ownership, executive compensation design, and direct board governance exposure
Demonstrated depth in compensation benchmarking and structure design; fluency with Radford or comparable survey methodology
Strong operational rigor - comfort owning compliance cycles, audits, and the controls and documentation a maturing, audit-ready organization requires
Proven vendor and project management ability; able to lead a complex, cross-functional transition end to end
A builder's orientation
Qualifications
For candidates based in the SFBA area, the salary range for this position is $220,00 to $240,000.
For candidates based outside the SFBA area, the salary range is 200,000 to 220,000.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
Meaningful stock option grants
PTO, sick time and holiday pay
Generous Parental Leave program
Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
Professional development opportunities
Team-building events
Fully stocked micro-kitchen
Fitness center at South San Francisco location
Pay
This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
Schedule
Encoded considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and geographic location. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.