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Senior Director, Total Rewards

Eikon Therapeutics
Location
Millbrae, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Human Resources
Salary
$257,000 to $309,750
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s plus 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Progressive Total Rewards experience, ideally within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or another high-growth environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of Total Rewards professionals
  • Experience working in both private and public company environments, including direct Compensation Committee support
  • Deep expertise across compensation strategy, executive compensation, equity programs, benefits, job architecture, and public company compensation governance
  • Strong working knowledge of SEC/SOX requirements, relevant tax considerations, and applicable benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and ADA
Nice to have
  • CCP and/or CEP designation
  • Experience supporting a clinical-stage biotechnology company through post-IPO growth
  • SAP SuccessFactors experience
What the job really is

The Senior Director, Total Rewards at Eikon Therapeutics will lead the strategy and execution of the company's Total Rewards programs, including compensation, equity, benefits, and recognition. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that the rewards programs attract and retain top talent while aligning with the company's business strategy. The position requires both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to develop and evolve compensation and benefits structures in a public company environment.

Benefits
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
  • Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies
  • Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant collaboration with multiple departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience in both private and public company environments is essential, indicating a complex operational landscape
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • The role requires advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS/compensation planning systems, which may be a barrier for some candidates
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