Executive Director, Total Rewards & Operations

Job Description

Title: Executive Director, Total Rewards & Operations Location: Brisbane, CA About Us: Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus. For more information, please visit: . Position Summary: As a key senior leader of the HR team, this individual will have the opportunity to make a significant impact via strategic planning, design, evaluation, communication, and overall management of employee compensation, equity programs, and benefits. This role requires in-depth knowledge and experience in designing and advising on global total rewards programs, and this leader must have an established track record of applying their expertise to deliver innovative, successful approaches to talent attraction and retention that are culturally relevant and locally competitive. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of driving performance through effective mentorship, clear communication, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing team. Responsibilities: Lead the strategic and creative design and execution of global compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Develop and lead all aspects of the compensation processes and programs, including job evaluations and benchmarking. Establish and measure key metrics, benchmarking the company’s total rewards programs and assessing external trends. Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee, providing insights and recommendations. Contribute to the analytics capabilities within the function to provide data-driven insights. Partner with cross-functional team members to develop and execute reward and recognition practices. Design and manage comprehensive global compensation and benefits programs in collaboration with the Senior Vice President, HR. Lead the benefit renewals and open enrollment process; implement wellness programs. Facilitate organizational change actions and communications regarding revised business processes. Oversee all HR compliance, including required trainings and policies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR Certification designation (e.g. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CBP, CCP). 12+ years direct experience in Compensation, Benefits, and Equity with 7 years leading this function, preferably in the life science industry. Proven experience supporting the SVP, HR with BOD and Compensation Committee materials. Broad experience with variable compensation programs and knowledge of competitive practices. Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable processes and technology solutions. Strong influencing, engagement, and partnership skills across all organizational levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and robust analytical skills. Ability to handle competing priorities and possess a results-oriented mindset. Ability to work on sophisticated HR problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors. Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is starting at $202,000. The exact base pay offered will depend on various factors, including geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and paid holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr