Senior Manager, Total Rewards and HRIS

Counsyl is a health technology company that offers DNA screening for diseases that can impact men, women and their children. The Counsyl philosophy is simple: screen for diseases where advanced knowledge makes a difference in health outcomes, whether it’s changing a behavior, pursuing preventative measures, or simply preparing for what lies ahead.

We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Total Rewards to assess, design and implement a total rewards strategy and compensation and benefits programs. As an accomplished business leader with a strategic mindset and willingness to "roll up your sleeves”, you will bring a strong sense of what excellence in HR looks like, as well as possess effective relationship skills, gravitas and style.

This is a high impact role driving best practices across the organization. You will report to our our VP, People.

• Provide vision and leadership to total rewards at Counsyl
• Provide thought leadership that will ensure we meet our goals of attracting, engaging and retaining the best talent in the industry
• Plan, develop and implement compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure the programs are market competitive and aligned with our culture and business goals and consistently administered and in compliance with company philosophy and government regulations
• Research and develop strategy for total rewards programs. Prepare talking points to educate our managers and employees on the "deal". Create manager tool kits and set guidelines.
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative analytics in collaboration with Finance to support cost­ effective benefit programs, including proposals for program changes, utilization, vendor performance, trends and program analysis
• Provide expertise and guidance to other members of the HR team, including HR business Partners and Recruiting; advise HR and Managers on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretations, job evaluations and provide appropriate solutions to complex problems
• Drive programs to address business issues related to areas such as performance management, development and retention
• Oversee the compensation administration process including the planning and implementation of annual salary reviews, merit increases, promotion process and equity programs
• Lead and facilitate the definition of job evaluation and classifications
• Conduct research and analysis of compensation data, model financial impact of compensation plans and programs and prepare recommendations to support business objectives
• Monitor compensation and benefits trends in the competitive market and ensure our total reward programs are designed to attract and retain high performers/key talent
• Prepare materials and may actively participate in Compensation Committee meetings inclusive of the Board of Directors
• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance of HR Technology
• Partner with the People Ops team and others to develop, execute, and communicate key benefits and compensation programs
• Assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. An MBA preferred
• 7+ years of compensation & benefits experience, preferably for a growing company; pre-­IPO experience helpful. Experience in life sciences and/or tech company desired
• Demonstrated experience in compensation analysis, trends, HRIS & best practices CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and/or PHR (professional human resources) certifications are a strong plus
• Highly analytical with the ability to evaluate complex data and make recommendations
• Experience working with compensation structures, job evaluation process and benchmark salary data
• Advanced Excel, Word, and Google docs skills
• Knowledge of cloud based technologies; including file servers and data management tools
• Strong knowledge of EEOC regulations, FSLA, wage and hour laws
• Ability to quickly establish credibility to partner effectively with business leaders and HR colleagues to define and deliver effective processes, programs and tools that support the business goals
• Ability to see the bigger picture, question assumptions and existing ways of doing things and execute flawlessly to evolve our compensation and benefits programs to drive employee engagement and retention
• Proven strong leadership skills and the ability to influence across all levels and functions of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor materials to match the level of the audience
• Forward thinking and has a continuous process improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and communications skills, and a focused attention to processes, practices and workflows
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and presentation skills
• A sense of urgency and a proactive approach
• Highly effective decision-­making and judgment
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills