AGC Biologics
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic
Senior Manager of Compensation & Benefits
to lead the design, development, and implementation of our U.S. total rewards programs, with a strong emphasis on compensation strategy. This role is instrumental in shaping our salary structures, job leveling, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
In addition to leading compensation programs, you will oversee U.S. benefits programs, including health & welfare, retirement, and wellness offerings. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, People & Culture, and Talent Acquisition to ensure total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with best practices in the industry.
This role also focuses on driving clear, effective communication of total rewards programs to employees and leadership, managing vendor relationships, and continuously evaluating programs to optimize the employee experience and business impact.
The ideal candidate brings deep compensation expertise, analytical rigor, and strategic thinking, paired with hands-on experience in benefits program management. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, driving programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Compensation Range:
$108,080 - $148,610, based on experience
Location:
Bothell, WA (onsite 3-4 days per week)
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compensation Lead the development and maintenance of U.S. salary structures, pay bands, and job levels, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness. Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking using survey data and compensation tools to support hiring, promotion, and organizational planning decisions. Ensure compliance with pay-related laws and regulations, including FLSA classification, pay equity, and emerging pay transparency requirements in applicable states. Partner with People & Culture and Talent Acquisition to review compensation-related matters, including offer packages, promotions, and pay adjustments. Develop and communicate clear compensation policies, guidelines, and tools for employees and managers. Benefits
Implement, administer, and communicate U.S. benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary programs, wellness, FSA, EAP, COBRA, 401(k)/pension, leave of absence, time-off, etc., as well as managing the leave and accommodation request process to ensure compliance and employee support. Lead Open Enrollment, including training, data accuracy of benefit information, event planning, program renewals, and employee communications. Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, insurers, and vendors to ensure timely customer service and accurate, cost-effective plan administration. Partner with internal HRIS and third-party administrators to ensure data feeds and workflows are functional; make recommendations for additional automation and process efficiency as needed. Partner with Finance, Legal, and external brokers to proactively forecast and manage the total U.S. benefits budget. Ensure plan compliance with regulatory filings, notices, ACA mandates, plan audits, non-discrimination testing, and other benefit-related regulatory requirements. Ensure the reliability, accuracy, and security of benefits data used for reporting and analysis. Review and reconcile monthly premium billings. Research and evaluate company benefits to recommend improvements and new programs that strengthen overall plan design, cost-effectiveness, and employee engagement. Ensure benefit plan documentation, contracts, and amendments comply with federal, state, and local requirements. Identify strategies to improve employee communication and education regarding benefit programs. Develop and implement a U.S. wellness strategy that is progressive and innovative to promote employee health, engagement, and well-being. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience managing both self-funded and fully insured benefit plans. Solid understanding of compensation principles, salary structures, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of federal and state benefit and pay-related regulations and the ability to establish and maintain compliance across all plans and programs. Extensive knowledge of leave of absence programs and experience managing LOA administration. Ability to develop, modify, and execute policies and programs aligned with business needs and workforce demographics. Hands-on approach with the ability to monitor the "pulse" of the workforce and incorporate employee feedback and market trends. Ability to foster an environment that reflects AGC Biologics' ethics, values, and commitment to continuous improvement. Ability to present complex total rewards concepts clearly and effectively to senior leadership and employees at all levels. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. Minimum seven (7) years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years of direct experience managing U.S. benefits programs and compensation. Experience building and redesigning processes to support developing organizations. Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to influence and drive continuous improvement in total rewards programs. Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership. Experience supporting multi-state employee populations and/or operating in a fast-paced and matrixed environment. Experience using Workday, particularly the Benefits module. Preferred
HR or Total Rewards professional certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CBP, CCP) is highly desirable. Experience managing annual insurance renewals and benefits financials is preferred.
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Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.
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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic
Senior Manager of Compensation & Benefits
to lead the design, development, and implementation of our U.S. total rewards programs, with a strong emphasis on compensation strategy. This role is instrumental in shaping our salary structures, job leveling, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
In addition to leading compensation programs, you will oversee U.S. benefits programs, including health & welfare, retirement, and wellness offerings. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, People & Culture, and Talent Acquisition to ensure total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with best practices in the industry.
This role also focuses on driving clear, effective communication of total rewards programs to employees and leadership, managing vendor relationships, and continuously evaluating programs to optimize the employee experience and business impact.
The ideal candidate brings deep compensation expertise, analytical rigor, and strategic thinking, paired with hands-on experience in benefits program management. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, driving programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Compensation Range:
$108,080 - $148,610, based on experience
Location:
Bothell, WA (onsite 3-4 days per week)
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compensation Lead the development and maintenance of U.S. salary structures, pay bands, and job levels, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness. Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking using survey data and compensation tools to support hiring, promotion, and organizational planning decisions. Ensure compliance with pay-related laws and regulations, including FLSA classification, pay equity, and emerging pay transparency requirements in applicable states. Partner with People & Culture and Talent Acquisition to review compensation-related matters, including offer packages, promotions, and pay adjustments. Develop and communicate clear compensation policies, guidelines, and tools for employees and managers. Benefits
Implement, administer, and communicate U.S. benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary programs, wellness, FSA, EAP, COBRA, 401(k)/pension, leave of absence, time-off, etc., as well as managing the leave and accommodation request process to ensure compliance and employee support. Lead Open Enrollment, including training, data accuracy of benefit information, event planning, program renewals, and employee communications. Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, insurers, and vendors to ensure timely customer service and accurate, cost-effective plan administration. Partner with internal HRIS and third-party administrators to ensure data feeds and workflows are functional; make recommendations for additional automation and process efficiency as needed. Partner with Finance, Legal, and external brokers to proactively forecast and manage the total U.S. benefits budget. Ensure plan compliance with regulatory filings, notices, ACA mandates, plan audits, non-discrimination testing, and other benefit-related regulatory requirements. Ensure the reliability, accuracy, and security of benefits data used for reporting and analysis. Review and reconcile monthly premium billings. Research and evaluate company benefits to recommend improvements and new programs that strengthen overall plan design, cost-effectiveness, and employee engagement. Ensure benefit plan documentation, contracts, and amendments comply with federal, state, and local requirements. Identify strategies to improve employee communication and education regarding benefit programs. Develop and implement a U.S. wellness strategy that is progressive and innovative to promote employee health, engagement, and well-being. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience managing both self-funded and fully insured benefit plans. Solid understanding of compensation principles, salary structures, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of federal and state benefit and pay-related regulations and the ability to establish and maintain compliance across all plans and programs. Extensive knowledge of leave of absence programs and experience managing LOA administration. Ability to develop, modify, and execute policies and programs aligned with business needs and workforce demographics. Hands-on approach with the ability to monitor the "pulse" of the workforce and incorporate employee feedback and market trends. Ability to foster an environment that reflects AGC Biologics' ethics, values, and commitment to continuous improvement. Ability to present complex total rewards concepts clearly and effectively to senior leadership and employees at all levels. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. Minimum seven (7) years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years of direct experience managing U.S. benefits programs and compensation. Experience building and redesigning processes to support developing organizations. Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to influence and drive continuous improvement in total rewards programs. Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership. Experience supporting multi-state employee populations and/or operating in a fast-paced and matrixed environment. Experience using Workday, particularly the Benefits module. Preferred
HR or Total Rewards professional certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CBP, CCP) is highly desirable. Experience managing annual insurance renewals and benefits financials is preferred.
#LI-Hybrid
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.
W
ant to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.