Principal HR Business Partner - Total Rewards

About the role

This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO. As a Principal HR Business Partner, Total Rewards, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of Xcimer's compensation, benefits, and equity programs while serving as a trusted HR partner to leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic HR guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, employee development, and talent strategy.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve Xcimer's compensation philosophy, salary structures, career frameworks, and leveling architecture.
• Lead market benchmarking using compensation surveys and external market data to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Develop and maintain compensation tools, salary ranges, pay analytics, and compensation planning models that support rapid organizational growth.
• Partner with executives and managers on compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, internal transfers, equity refreshes, and annual compensation planning.
• Serve as the primary HR subject matter expert on total rewards, including base salary, incentive compensation, equity, recognition programs, and employee benefits.
• Partner with Finance and Legal to manage and administer employee equity programs, including new hire grants, refresh grants, and vesting education.
• Evaluate, recommend, and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring offerings remain competitive while balancing cost, compliance, and employee experience.
• Lead annual benefits renewal processes, vendor management, open enrollment, employee communications, and ongoing education regarding benefit programs.
• Monitor emerging compensation and benefits trends to recommend innovative programs that strengthen Xcimer's ability to attract and retain exceptional talent.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer strategies for highly specialized technical and executive hires.
• Support annual performance review, merit increase, bonus planning, and promotion cycles through analytics, planning tools, and executive recommendations.
• Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and support executive decision-making.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local compensation and employment regulations.
• Support the continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and programs as Xcimer scales.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant expertise in compensation, total rewards, and HR business partnership.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compensation programs, salary structures, market benchmarking, and job architecture.
• Deep knowledge of compensation survey methodologies and experience utilizing market pricing tools such as Radford, Mercer, Culpepper, or similar compensation databases.
• Experience administering equity compensation programs within venture-backed or private technology companies.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits strategy, plan administration, vendor management, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting annual compensation review cycles, merit planning, promotions, and executive compensation recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience partnering directly with senior leaders to influence organizational and talent decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex compensation and benefits concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems (Workday), compensation planning software, and people analytics tools.
• Able to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%.
• Equity, allowing employees to share in the company’s long-term success.
• Paid time off (ATO) approach, including paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown.