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Sr Dir Compensation and Benefits

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Senior level
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Senior level
Oversees company-wide compensation and benefits programs, including insurance, retirement, incentive, equity, payroll deductions, compliance, vendor management, and compensation benchmarking. Advises employees and executives, ensures COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA compliance, manages HR metrics and risk, and drives automation and process excellence across HR operations.
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The Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits oversees compensation and benefits throughout the company .  Work with high-performing executive team. 

Education and Experience:

Education:

  • 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 experience in compensation and benefits management
  • Certification preferred: SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, or SPHR.

Experience:

  • 12+ years of progressive experience managing compensation and benefits at Director level.
  • Prefer Healthcare, Biotech or Life Sciences Human Resources experience.
  • Hands-on experience leading talent and culture.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administers employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
  • Administers employee savings plans that may include the company’s 401(k) plan
  • Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
  •  Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assesses competitors plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organizations plans competitive and effective.
  • Integrate data and consult on equity compensation.
  • Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
  • Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit and compensation providers.
  • Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
  • Monitors administrators and insurance carriers reports to ensure the organizations compliance with plan requirements.
  • Ensures the organizations and plans compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
  • Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
  •  Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.

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 requireme 
  •  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.

EEO Statement:

Baylor Miraca Genetics, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Note to Recruiters:

We value building direct relationships with our candidates and prefer to manage our hiring process internally. While we occasionally partner with select recruitment agencies for specialized roles, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a written agreement executed by the authorized signatory for Baylor Genetics ("Agreement"). Any resumes submitted to Baylor Genetics in the absence of an Agreement executed by Baylor Genetics' authorized signatory will be considered the property of Baylor Genetics, and Baylor Genetics will not be obligated to pay any associated recruitment fees.

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