What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Total Rewards position at BioMed Realty?
BioMed Realty, L.P. is looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to shape how we reward, recognize, and support our people. As Director, Total Rewards, you’ll have the opportunity to build and evolve compensation and recognition programs, elevate our HR technology, and deliver insights that enable and drive business performance within a fast-moving commercial real estate environment.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer and serving on the People & Culture Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in aligning rewards strategy with company growth, ensuring our programs are effective, competitive, equitable, scalable and aligned to business goals.
What You’ll Do
We consider a range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, location, and role scope.
Benefits
At BioMed Realty, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. BioMed Realty continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Through BioMed Realty’s competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Benefits Program which includes:
The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for BMR To protect the interests of all parties involved, BMR will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact BMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. BMR will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.
About The Company
BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. As of September 30, 2025, BioMed Realty owns and operates high-quality life science real estate comprising more than 17 million square feet concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. In addition, BioMed Realty maintains a premier development platform with 1.5 million square feet of Class A properties in active construction to meet the demand of the life science and technology industries.
BioMed Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, job-related requirements, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
BioMed Realty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact careers@biomedrealty.com.
As a participant in the federal E-Verify program, BioMed Realty uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals hired to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable law. Right To Work E-Verify Participation
Reporting to the Chief People Officer and serving on the People & Culture Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in aligning rewards strategy with company growth, ensuring our programs are effective, competitive, equitable, scalable and aligned to business goals.
What You’ll Do
- Shape and lead a forward-thinking total rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent.
- Design and continuously refine compensation structures and programs to stay competitive and aligned with business goals.
- Partner closely with Finance to lead the annual compensation cycle, including planning, execution, and communication.
- Use market data and insights to guide pay decisions, ensuring fairness and competitiveness across the organization.
- Build and manage incentive programs that connect individual and company performance to meaningful rewards.
- Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights to leadership on compensation trends, budgets, and pay equity.
- Champion compliance and best practices across all rewards programs.
- Bring total rewards to life by creating tools, resources, and training that help employees understand and value their full rewards package.
- Lead the strategy and evolution of HR technology, driving smarter, more efficient processes through automation and innovation.
- Oversee HR systems and ensure they are optimized, integrated, and delivering accurate, meaningful data and performance reporting.
- Partner across teams to improve workflows, enhance data visibility, and support better decision-making across the employee lifecycle.
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders to expand system capabilities and explore new technologies, including AI.
- A strong strategic orientation combined with the ability to execute and deliver results.
- Deep expertise in compensation and total rewards, including knowledge of market practices and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Solid business acumen and an understanding of how rewards strategy supports organizational performance.
- Experience leading and optimizing HR systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, or similar platforms).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and leadership levels.
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex information succinctly.
- High integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential information.
- 10 years of HR experience, including leadership in compensation and HR systems.
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing compensation and rewards programs.
- Experience leading HR technology initiatives, including system implementations and integrations.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and reporting skills, able to synthesize data into insights.
- Industry experience in commercial real estate, financial services, life sciences, or related sectors is a plus.
- Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, use of AI and related tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
- Certifications such as CCP, SHRM-CP/SCP, or HRIS platform credentials are a plus.
We consider a range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, location, and role scope.
Benefits
At BioMed Realty, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. BioMed Realty continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Through BioMed Realty’s competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Benefits Program which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- ID Theft Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 100% Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Onsite Gym
- Complimentary Snacks, Fresh Fruit, Cold Brew Coffee, Kombucha and Soda Water Provided
- Dry Cleaning Services Onsite
The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for BMR To protect the interests of all parties involved, BMR will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact BMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. BMR will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.
About The Company
BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. As of September 30, 2025, BioMed Realty owns and operates high-quality life science real estate comprising more than 17 million square feet concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. In addition, BioMed Realty maintains a premier development platform with 1.5 million square feet of Class A properties in active construction to meet the demand of the life science and technology industries.
BioMed Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, job-related requirements, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
BioMed Realty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact careers@biomedrealty.com.
As a participant in the federal E-Verify program, BioMed Realty uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals hired to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable law. Right To Work E-Verify Participation
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000