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Kuros Biosciences

Senior Director, Total Rewards and HR Operations

alpharetta, GA

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About this opportunity

Kuros Biosciences lists this Senior Director, Total Rewards and HR Operations opportunity in alpharetta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

The Senior Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations is responsible for the Company’s global Total Rewards and Operations function. This role will oversee compensation, sales compensation, equity administration, HRIS, payroll, wellness and benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and market competitiveness. The position will lead initiatives focused on operational excellence, employee experience, process optimization, data analytics, and technology enablement while ensuring effective governance and compliance across all areas of responsibility.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Alpharetta office.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation structures.

Oversee equity administration and vendor management, including RSUs, stock options, and other long-term incentive programs.

Manage employee benefits programs, including oversight of the PEO relationship, vendor management, benefit plan administration, and open enrollment processes.

Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop and communicate total rewards strategies that support business objectives.

Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.

Lead or participate in job evaluation, pay structure development, and job leveling initiatives.

Drive process improvements and system enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of total rewards operations.

Provide strategic guidance to leadership on reward philosophy, compensation decisions, and program design.

Manage annual compensation planning processes including merit, bonus, and long-term incentive cycles.

HR Operations

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies.

Oversee employee lifecycle administration including onboarding, offboarding, organizational changes, and data management.

In partnership with PEO, oversee leave administration.

HR Technology

Lead the optimization and governance of HRIS and HR technology platforms.

Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to improve system functionality, integration, reporting, and automation.

Ensure integrity, accuracy, security, and compliance of employee data within HR systems.

Develop and maintain HR dashboards, analytics, and reporting to support business decisions and workforce insights.

Evaluate and implement new HR technologies and tools to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.

Payroll Administration

Manage PEO payroll provider and oversee global payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Partner with Finance and external vendors to ensure compliance with payroll tax and regulatory requirements.

Drive payroll process improvements and controls to mitigate operational risk.

Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) a plus.

Experience:10+ years of experience in total rewards, including compensation design, sales incentives, equity, and benefits.

Skills:Proven experience managing reward programs in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Strong analytical skills and experience with market benchmarking, incentive plan modeling, and data analysis.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams.

Deep knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting compensation, benefits, and equity.

Experience with HRIS, payroll, and equity administration systems preferred.

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel domestic and international

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

Mobility & Posture: May require occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stooping.

Lifting/Carrying: May require lifting and carrying items 50 pounds or more, depending on the role.

Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, grasping, and operating office or job-specific equipment.

Driving: Some roles may require the ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Specific requirements may vary by role. Contact an HR representative for details related to the position.

Our credentials

Kuros is a Swiss-headquartered biotech company, listed on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange since 2016 (under symbol KURN). With additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA, we continue to grow our global team.

To deliver the ideal bone graft, you need the highest quality and quantity of scientific evidence behind it. We believe that this is a key differentiator for Kuros, given the urgent need to advance bone healing.

Listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol KURN since 2016

A commercial & research footprint that spans >20 markets

Dozens of clinical and scientific expert Advisers

>25 orthobiologics-related patents

>400 patients evaluated in Level I, randomized controlled clinical trials

>20 well-controlled Level I-IV clinical trials initiated, including 6 that are complete1

Published Level I evidence published in Spine

Kuros Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Kuros Biosciences complies with GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View our CCPA Notice here.

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alpharetta, GA, 30239, US

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