Sr Director, Total Rewards and Systems

Your work will change lives. Including your own. 

The Impact You’ll Make

Recursion is at the forefront of reimagining drug discovery through the integration of automated cell biology, high-dimensional and diverse data sets, and sophisticated analytics. We are building an industry-leading platform for technology-enabled drug discovery and have signed collaborations with best-in-class partners across biopharma and tech to revolutionize the way medicines are discovered and brought to patients.  

The Senior Director of Total Rewards plays a strategic role in delivering Recursion’s Talent Strategy, ensuring we have the Right Talent and Intentional Culture that will enable us to achieve our ambitious mission. The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to leaders across the company, bringing a deep understanding of equitable compensation programs with an ability to navigate the nuance and complexity required for an evolving talent pool. As a trusted advisor, this person will help build the next phase of our compensation strategy, blending the unique needs of a company that is forging the path of the emerging TechBio industry. You will also help lead and mentor our amazing team of People Business Partners, Generalists and Operations Associates. 

In this role you will:

• Lead the Total Rewards function to ensure programs such as broad-based compensation, equity, bonus programs, recognition, health, and wellness benefits are aligned with Recursion’s values and support a high performing organization. Projects include shaping job leveling, fostering diversity, and integrating technology solutions for continuous improvement
• Partner with People Business Partners and senior leaders to evolve our structure for job leveling and career growth
• Accelerate Recursion's efforts and ambition to build a diverse workforce that experiences an equitable and inclusive environment and reward programs
• Educate our leaders and employees to have greater awareness and understanding of all compensation and benefits programs
• Build an integrated technology solution to streamline and standardize our people processes
• Measure ROI and impact through data and metrics to derive insights for future opportunities

Location:

This position is based at our headquarters in Salt Lake City. 

The Team You’ll Join 

Our company mission is purposefully audacious, expansive, and impactful.The People Team matches that audacity to accelerate our mission through people, teams, and culture. Reporting to the VP of People, you'll be a vital part of our People Leadership Team, collaborating with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of People Business Partners. The pace of our work is highly dynamic, allowing for opportunities to add value through your strengths and expertise while honing your craft with engaging work. 

The Experience You’ll Need

• A minimum of 10+ years progressive HR experience with 5 years as a manager/leader
• Experience leading the strategic design and execution of global compensation, equity, and benefit programs. (End to end/Strategy to execution)
• Experience building and advocating for equitability and inclusivity in total rewards
• Experience leading multiple projects within a fast paced environment, navigating complexity and ambiguity
• Experience building, growing and inspiring a high performing Total Rewards & Systems team
• Experience working with public company Executive compensation is a plus
• Biotech, Pharma or Tech industry experience is a plus

How You’ll be Supported

• Invested and Engaged Leadership: Regular 1:1s with a leader and leadership team that provides opportunities for growth, visibility and feedback.
• Principles, Culture, and Values: A comprehensive onboarding that includes an overview of company culture, policies, and procedures, as well as an introduction to the team and key stakeholders. 
• Continuous Development: We believe in constant growth. The team regularly conducts "deep dives" to explore new ideas, share toolkits, and train each other on best practices. You'll also have access to external groups for training and networks in the BioPharma space, expanding your expertise and connections.
• High-Performance Culture: We're a team of passionate HR experts who are committed to doing the best work of our careers. Working in an environment of trust, we push each other to be better, with clear expectations and continuous feedback loops. Celebrating successes and facing challenges head-on, we embrace the messiness of being human while always acting with integrity, in service of our mission and the people delivering it. Join us, and experience support that goes beyond the ordinary – because your success is our success.

At Recursion, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly. Based on the skill and level of experience required for this role, the estimated current annual base range for this role is:

• Developing: $222,500
• Skilled: $247,000
• Expert: $271,500

To learn more about our level within levels, click here.

You will also be eligible for bonuses and equity compensation + our comprehensive benefits package for United States based candidates. The range displayed on each job posting reflects target ranges for US new hire salaries and is determined by job, level, and market factors.  

During the interview selection process, you will connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who will be your advocate and ally to ensure you receive the appropriate compensation that meets your needs for your skills, experience, and relevant education/training, while also reviewing our very competitive total rewards package.

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