Total Rewards Manager
Total Rewards Manager
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Job Description
BenchSci is a GenAI powered disease biology platform unraveling the complexity of disease biology at scale so Pharma R&D can bring new medicines to patients faster. To achieve this mission we need to be a place where the most talented people can thrive and do their best work. How we design rewards is central to that goal.
The Total Rewards Manager role blends the strategic and the practical. Youll help shape the future of how we value and support our people by evolving our compensation philosophy modernizing benefits and clarifying complex topics like pay transparency and mobility. At the same time youll own the fundamentals: ensuring compliance managing global programs and building confidence that our rewards systems run smoothly and reliably.
This role requires someone energized by both sides of the equation: pushing innovative forward-looking initiatives while also delivering the day-to-day with precision. Youll navigate ambiguity drive alignment across diverse stakeholders and bring structure to complexityknowing when to challenge the status quo and when to reinforce the fundamentals.
Youll succeed here if you thrive in environments where not everything is figured out and you see each step big or small as progress toward building a stronger more trusted rewards philosophy.
The Total Rewards Manager role reports to the VP of Talent and is a hybrid role working out of our Toronto office.
Key Responsibilities:
Total rewards:
* Manage BenchScis total rewards strategy continuously seeking and implementing innovative and market-leading solutions in compensation philosophy and frameworks compensation recommendation practices compensation cycles and total rewards transparency
* In partnership with Finance administer and manage the employee stock option program (ESOP) including refresh programs and employee understanding of said programs
* Manage global benefits and retirement philosophies and meticulously administer programs for employees across multiple geographies (including strategy for EOR employees)
* Lead the review recommendation and implementation of annual retirement and fringe benefits reviews
* Own employee education and internal marketing of employee total rewards programs with the goal of increasing
employee adoption of understanding of and satisfaction with total rewards programs
* Oversee BenchScis accommodation programs including leave of absence policy and cases ensuring a positive manager and employee experience for those seeking leave and/or accommodation
* Administer and improve our cyclical compensation events such as pay equity comp philosophy training comp reviews in addition to supporting initiatives and such as job architecture and workforce planning.
Mobility compliance and operations:
* Own BenchScis mobility policy and philosophy acting as a subject matter expert to support Talent Acquisition Talent Business Partners and business leaders as applicable
* Manage employee mobility cases end-to-end applying policy consistently while balancing positive experiences for all stakeholders
* Ensure work eligibility compliance across all operating geographies (e.g. SIN Tracking I-9 Verification right-to-work checks)
* Partner with relevant stakeholders to maintain compliance with audit standards and legislation; complete and submit required filings
What Success Looks Like
- In your first 1218 months you will:
- Modernize our total rewards function with tech-enabled efficient processes that save time and improve accuracy
- Deliver market-competitive equitable and transparent compensation and benefits programs employees trust and leaders champion
- Become the go-to partner for leaders on all total rewards matters influencing with insight and data
- Secure executive alignment on major changes and drive them through to delivery without losing momentum
- Balance flawless execution of current programs with building the roadmap for the future
Qualifications:
- 7 years in total rewards (compensation benefits mobility) with global scope (Canada US UK)
- Track record of designing and scaling programs that deliver measurable business and talent outcomesnot just administering existing ones
- Experience providing direction and counsel to HR business partners Talent Acquisition and functional business leaders on high-stakes decisions.
- Advanced skills in benchmarking and data analysis; fluent in market surveys analytics and compliance requirements.
- Affinity for leveraging AI and automation to improve workflows efficiency and employee experience.
- Curious problem-solver: approaches challenges with curiosity pulls insights from multiple data points and distills them into clear actionable recommendations.
- Collaborative influencer: skilled at working across functions building alignment when perspectives differ and actively seeking input to strengthen outcomes.
- Adaptive operator: You can thrive in a fast-paced environment bringing clarity and confidence as priorities evolve and adjusting direction thoughtfully as the company learns and grows.
Benefits and Perks:
* A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
* A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
* Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
* Flex time for sick days personal days and religious holidays
* Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
* Annual learning & development budget
* A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
* An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
* Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
* The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!
About BenchSci:
BenchScis mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the worlds most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.
Backed by Generation Investment Management TCV Inovia F-Prime Golden Ventures and Googles AI fund Gradient Ventures we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4300 leading academic centers.
Our Culture:
BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first knowing that theyre the organizations beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency collaboration and continuous learning.
We value each others differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity autonomy and personal growth and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.
You will work with high-impact highly skilled and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential do your best work and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about ourculture.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion:Were committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about ourDEI initiatives.
Accessibility Accommodations:Should you require any accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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