Associate Director, Rewards & Payroll

Location of role Gaithersburg, MD, Radnor, PA

Department Human Resources

Key Responsibilities Main Purpose of Job:

• Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards, HR Systems and Data Analytics, the Associate Director (“AD”) will be responsible for supporting the team in a wide variety of projects, including those related to compensation, benefits, and payroll
• The AD will have a unique opportunity to develop across the function and serve as a project manager and key contributor to changes that will drive the next phases of growth for Immunocore and the HR Team
• The AD will bring a continuous improvement and process-focused mindset and use data to influence business decisions
• The Total Rewards team possesses a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality, and the AD will play a critical role in partnering with Finance, Legal, Business Leadership and within the broader HR Team
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation and administration of the company’s compensation and benefit programs and provide oversight of US and European payrolls
• Identify new automation opportunities for manual processes to drive digital capabilities with great understanding of often complex compensation and benefit plan rules
• Perform SOX controls and other compliance/governance tasks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including engaging with the company’s auditors
• Prepare engaging employee communications that drive understandability, leverage online tools and resources and are practical, succinct and meet employee expectations
• Offer recommendations to improve overall operational efficiency, minimizing risk, maximizing effectiveness, and ensuring cost containment
• Serve as a strategic and technical partner to HRBPs, HR Ops and Leadership
• Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and completeness of data and reporting
• Possess a deep understanding of applicable state, federal, local and other laws and regulations, including those related to taxation, employment and general HR matters
• Deploy systems, support integrations and improve reporting/dashboarding and analytics
• Create year-end reporting required for rewards and payroll under applicable law
• Manage the establishment and maintenance of new rewards and payroll programs and systems outside of the U.S., in new countries and, in particular, across Europe
• Complete market pricings of pay to support Talent Acquisition and other business efforts
• Submit salary survey responses and develop tools that streamline use of the data by HR
• Drive annual processes around bonus, merit, promotions and market adjustments
• Review global payrolls ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with system controls
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, invoices, accounting and other cross-functional matters
• Leverage artificial intelligent to enhance employee experience, including the development of chatbots, support tools and other cutting-edge HR initiatives
  
  

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including with high-growth public companies
• Global company experience required with UK and Biotech expertise strongly preferred
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (“CEBS”), Certified Compensation Professional (“CCP”) or similar designations helpful
• Expert excel skills and a deep understanding of HR systems and processes
• Knowledgeable of applicable securities, tax and other laws related to rewards and payroll
• Excellent communication and the ability to work well with people at all levels
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and management skills
• Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced team environment with a resilience mindset
• Proven time management and prioritization skills to navigate competing demands
  
  

Annual salary range:

This position is eligible for standard Company benefits, including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401k, as well as participating in Immunocore's annual incentive plans. Incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

$136,500 - $227,500

About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.