Senior Manager, Total Rewards

The role

You will lead and co-own the end-to-end total rewards strategy, balancing strategic design with hands-on operational leadership. This includes managing compensation and benefits programs for a newly public company.

What you will do

• Lead operational ownership of health and wellbeing benefits strategy and administration.
• Execute hands-on processing for enrollments, life events, and status changes in HRIS and carrier portals.
• Develop and manage employee wellness initiatives.
• Act as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve cases.
• Audit, reconcile, and process monthly benefit billing and payroll deduction feeds.
• Drive annual open enrollment execution and system setup.
• Execute required compliance filings and audits like Form 5500 and ACA reporting.
• Lead and execute cycle operations for annual compensation planning.
• Perform market pricing and salary benchmarking.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits, compensation, total rewards, or HR operations.
• Direct experience in the biotechnology or life sciences industry.
• Experience supporting Total Rewards programs at a publicly traded company.
• Hands-on experience administering health and welfare benefits and partnering with brokers, carriers, vendors, Payroll, and HR systems.
• Experience supporting compensation processes such as market benchmarking, salary range administration, annual compensation planning, bonus or incentive programs, or equity administration.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits systems and strong spreadsheet skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage work independently and prioritize competing needs.
• Fluency and practical proficiency with modern AI tools and technology (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, HR automation tools).
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice to have

• Experience in a growing life sciences company or an environment with evolving programs and processes.
• Familiarity with benefits compliance coordination and working with external advisors.
• Experience supporting public-company compensation, equity, audit, or reporting processes.
• Experience documenting procedures, improving workflows, or leading cross-functional projects.

Benefits

• Equity
• Cash bonuses
• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits

About the company

Freenome is an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.