Manager, Total Rewards

Summary

Tango Therapeutics is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to help design, deliver, and continuously enhance our compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations, this role will serve as a strategic partner across the organization, ensuring our programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with Tango's mission and growth.

About the role

This position will lead key compensation initiatives while also owning the administration and evolution of Tango's health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellness, and recognition programs. The role will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and external vendors to deliver best-in-class employee experience that supports our ability to attract, retain, and engage top talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve Tango's compensation and job leveling framework
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to support competitive pay decisions
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on job pricing, offer development, and compensation guidance for new hires
• Manage Tango's employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave of absence, wellness, and other reward offerings
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan performance, analyze utilization and cost trends, and recommend enhancements that support employee well-being and business objectives
• Lead benefit renewals, open enrollment, employee communications, and ongoing vendor management
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation and benefits regulations, including pay transparency and pay equity requirements
• Manage employee recognition and reward programs, including spot awards and milestone recognition
• Leverage market data and compensation tools, including Radford, to provide actionable insights to leaders
• Develop and deliver compensation, benefits, and workforce analytics to support leadership decision-making, measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategic Total Rewards initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards
• Experience supporting a fast-paced biotech, life sciences, or high-growth organization
• Strong knowledge of compensation programs, market pricing, salary surveys, and job architecture
• Experience managing employee benefits programs, broker relationships, open enrollment, and vendor partnerships
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits administration
• Proficiency with compensation data sources such as Radford and compensation benchmarking methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to build trusted partnerships across HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and compensation management software
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations

Skills

• Compensation analysis and design
• Market research and benchmarking
• Benefits administration and management
• Vendor management and contract negotiation
• Employee engagement and retention strategies
• Pay equity and transparency

Benefits

Tango offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $123,000—$184,800 USD.

Schedule

Full-time position.