Associate Director / Director, Total Rewards

Company Overview

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been accepted by the U.S.

FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-1617, a clinical-stage solid tumor ADC; and IM-3050, a clinical-stage FAP-targeted radioligand therapy. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.

Position Overview

The Associate Director / Director, Total Rewards will strengthen engagement and retention by building a competitive, scalable, and employee-centered total rewards. This role will lead the design and administration of compensation practices, benefits, leave programs, 401(k), equity planning, and rewards & recognition ensuring our offerings attract, motivate, and retain top talent while remaining compliant, cost-effective, and aligned to our culture.

Responsibilities

Engagement and Retention

• ✓Develop and execute a total rewards strategy that supports talent attraction, engagement, and retention.
• ✓Partner with other functions of HR and business leaders to ensure rewards programs reinforce performance, internal equity, and our culture.
• ✓Translate company growth and workforce needs into scalable and fiscally responsible rewards programs.

Compensation Programs

• ✓Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation plans, including salary structures, incentive programs, market pricing, pay equity analysis, and compliance oversight.
• ✓Support equity planning (new hire grants, promotions, refresh cycles, and annual planning) in coordination with Finance, Legal, and the equity administration partner.
• ✓Prepare for and support the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotion, bonus planning as applicable): tools, timelines, manager guidance, calibration support, and reporting.
• ✓Assist Chief Financial Officer by researching trends, gathering data and preparing compensation information to be reviewed by executive team, compensation committee, and board of directors.

Benefits Administration

• ✓Oversee day-to-day benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA, and related programs.
• ✓Own leave administration processes (e.g., FMLA, state leaves, disability coordination), ensuring an excellent employee experience and compliant practices.
• ✓Manage 401(k) administration: vendor partnership, annual testing support, audits as needed, enrollment and education initiatives.
• ✓Lead annual benefits renewal: plan design evaluation, cost modeling, vendor negotiations, open enrollment project management, and employee communications.
• ✓Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA) in partnership with legal/benefits vendors and internal stakeholders.

Rewards & Recognition

• ✓Own and improve recognition programs that reinforce values and performance (spot awards, peer recognition, and milestone/service awards).
• ✓Partner with people leaders to ensure recognition is timely, inclusive, and consistently applied across teams.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• ✓Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on total rewards decisions, tradeoffs, and communications.
• ✓Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition team, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and People Operations to ensure seamless program delivery.
• ✓Lead vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, leave administrator, 401(k) provider, compensation survey partners, recognition platform).

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• ✓Monitor costs, utilization, participation, and employee feedback to refine offerings and improve experience.
• ✓Create scalable documentation, SOPs, and governance for all total rewards programs.

Qualifications

• ✓Bachelor’s Degree required.
• ✓A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or HR, including program ownership in a scaling organization, or equivalent experience.
• ✓Biotech/life science industry experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• ✓Hands-on experience with benefits administration (health plans, leave administration, 401(k)) and vendor management.
• ✓Strong compensation experience including benchmarking roles, creating job architecture/leveling frameworks administering annual compensation cycles, and supporting sales incentive programs.
• ✓Demonstrated experience with equity administration platforms and stock plan basics.
• ✓Strong analytical skills (modeling, reporting, and presenting insights) and ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
• ✓Strong stakeholder influence and experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and senior leaders.
• ✓Excellent facilitation, program design, and communication skills.

Washington State Pay Range

$175,048—$247,592 USD

E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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