Senior Total Rewards Analyst

About the role

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze total rewards programs (compensation, benefits, retirement, and leave programs) to evaluate competitiveness, cost effectiveness, utilization trends, and employee impact; prepare actionable reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Lead day-to-day administration and governance of the company’s 401(k) plan(s), including coordination with recordkeepers, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Own end-to-end administration of leaves of absence in partnership the leave of absence vendor (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, STD/LTD, and other protected leaves), including case management, vendor coordination, compliance tracking, return-to-work processes, and employee/manager support.
• Own and administer the ADA accommodations program, ensuring consistent application, equitable application across the organization, thorough interactive processes, accurate documentation, KPI tracking, and continuous process improvement while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, wellness) and leave programs; resolve complex issues and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Communications to support organizational initiatives, open enrollment, and benefits education.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline administration, enhance data accuracy in HRIS systems, and strengthen employee communications and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in total rewards, benefits, retirement plan administration, and leaves of absence (strong preference for biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience).
• Deep working knowledge of 401(k) operations, fiduciary governance, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple vendors and managing vendor relationships.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, data modeling) and experience with HRIS platforms (Workday or ADP preferred).
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Experience supporting retirement/investment committees or leading vendor RFPs/plan conversions.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, WorldatWork CCP/CBP, or retirement plan credentials).
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, leaves administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance and controls mindset.
• Data-driven and analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative partner who builds trust and influences through credibility.
• High integrity, discretion with confidential information, and continuous improvement orientation.
• Strong written/verbal communication and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $99,500.00 - $124,400.00 Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.