Associate Director, Rewards & Payroll

Vacancy Name: Associate Director Rewards & Payroll Vacancy No: VN795 Employment Type: Full Time 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 companys 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 companys 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 pricing 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 intelligence 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; 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 Immunocores 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 recognized as some of the biotech industrys 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.