Hybrid Executive Director, Total Rewards – HR Operations

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About the role

  • Strategic leader optimizing total rewards and HR operations at Disc Medicine, a biotech firm. Partnering with legal and finance for compliant HR processes and scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize compensation, benefits, HR systems, and employee lifecycle processes
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (including FDA/GxP)
  • Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors for scalable infrastructure
  • Manage total rewards strategy, annual compensation cycle, and external compensation consultants
  • Design and manage comprehensive benefits programs, lead annual open enrollment
  • Oversee and optimize end-to-end employee lifecycle processes
  • Ensure HR practices comply with FDA/GxP and maintain compliance with employment laws
  • Serve as system owner for ADP Workforce Now and drive reporting analytics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related) preferred
  • 18+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on Total Rewards and HR Operations.
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences, or regulated industry strongly preferred
  • Experience in a public company environment required
  • Prior experience in organizations with 500+ employees preferred.
  • Demonstrated exposure to global HR practices and scaling organizations internationally
  • Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, equity programs, and governance
  • Strong understanding of benefits design and compliance frameworks
  • Expertise in HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred)
  • Familiarity with FDA/GxP environments and audit requirements.
  • Working knowledge of SOX controls as they relate to HR and payroll
  • Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
  • High attention to detail with audit-ready mindset
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (Finance, Legal, Executive Leadership)
  • Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Flexible work environment

Job title

Executive Director, Total Rewards – HR Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$265,000 - $359,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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