Sr Dir Compensation and Benefits

Baylor Genetics is seeking a strategic leader to oversee compensation and benefits across the organization, partnering closely with a high-performing executive team.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
• Administer employee savings plans, including the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Advise and inform employees of changes and developments related to benefits, including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Research and compare incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assess competitors’ plans and recommend enhancements to keep the organization’s plans competitive.
• Integrate data and consult on equity compensation.
• Facilitate accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other service providers.
• Complete records, reporting, and documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct employee surveys, census, and other research to collect accurate quotes from benefit and compensation providers.
• Identify and select carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
• Monitor administrators and insurance carriers’ reports to ensure compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensure organizational and plan compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Maintain knowledge of economic conditions, labor market trends, and other factors to ensure competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation structures.
• Stay current with trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process excellence across all HR operations.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and employment legislation.
• Champion a high-performance, service-oriented culture aligned with Baylor Genetics’ values.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience managing compensation and benefits at the Director level.
• Healthcare, Biotech, or Life Sciences Human Resources experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience leading talent and culture initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing HR compliance and risk in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Experience building and tracking HR metrics and KPIs across multiple HR disciplines.
• Prior experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and IT to execute enterprise initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Ability to negotiate contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of current compensation trends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of job mapping and compensation tables.
• Knowledge of equity compensation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Regular use of computer and office equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.