Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ARS Pharmaceuticals is a fast growing and innovated company committed to bringing novel products forward that will improve patient outcomes and lives. We recently launched neffy , an intranasal epinephrine product that can be used to halt the symptoms associated with a severe allergic reaction (SAR) which can lead to anaphylaxis and even death. This is an exciting time to make an impact here at ARS and an opportunity to transform the patient and caregiver experience.

We promote a culture of inclusivity, integrity, and creativity, while pursuing solutions for patients and families affected by serious allergic reactions.

Are you passionate about supporting employees and making a real impact on their work lives? Join our Human Resources team in San Diego as the Sr. HR Manager, Total Rewards, where you'll assist in shaping and maintaining the programs that keep our employees happy, healthy, and engaged. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for everything from medical and dental benefits to communicating our fair and equitable employee compensation plans while ensuring our employees have the best resources and up to date information.

This will be a hybrid role in our San Diego, CA office.

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Senior Human Resources Manager, Total Rewards, your role is to design, develop, and implement compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain employees. You will work closely with other HR team members and department managers to ensure that the organization is providing a fair and competitive rewards system that aligns with the company's goals and values. Your responsibilities will include analyzing employee compensation data, researching industry trends, conducting market surveys, and evaluating the effectiveness of existing rewards programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits. Advise leadership on best practices for total rewards and talent retention.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for benefit programs.
• Address employee questions about benefit claims, plan changes, and enrollment statuses, providing clear, compassionate guidance.
• Benchmark jobs against external survey providers, and other market intelligence to determine compensation ranges for each position; provide summary reports of job and compensation analyses.
• Conduct job evaluations, evaluate market positioning, and assist with maintaining salary structures to ensure alignment with the overall compensation strategy.
• Design and build compensation metrics, reports, and tools to inform compensation program decisions and forecast/analyze compensation outcomes
• Prepare survey submissions and gather data from market-based compensation surveys; use spreadsheets and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.
• Support annual compensation review cycles, including planning, system configuration, testing, and execution.
• Develop custom reports, dashboards, and provide insights from HR data.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, and organizational standards.
• Ensure data integrity within HR systems; develop system procedures and guidelines to drive consistency.
• Leverage project management skills to contribute to HR projects as needed.
• Generate reports and visualizations of data on a scheduled or on-demand basis
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years' broad-based Human Resources experience with expertise in compensation and benefits management, knowledge in finance a plus.
• Life Sciences, startup type environment preferred.
• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining employee compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
• Deep understanding of legal compliance and regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, attention to detail, ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong reporting and organization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Intermediate to expert level in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer Service oriented.

At ARS, we are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package.

The full-time salary range for this posted position is $160,000 to $180,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position is also eligible for Equity, 401k matching, and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees. View the full package here: ARS Careers Page

ARS Pharmaceuticals believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ARS Pharmaceuticals is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at careers@ars-pharma.com

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

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