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Compensation & Benefits Director

bioMerieux Inc.
$166,400 - $193,000
retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Durham
100 Rodolphe Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
Description This position is open in both Durham, NC or Salt Lake City, UT The Compensation & Benefits Director is responsible for implementing and adapting the global Total Rewards strategy defined by the Global Strategic Center of Expertise (CoE) for employees in the United States and Canada. This role focuses on operationalizing strategic initiatives, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives and philosophies. A key priority will be reviewing and modernizing the U.S. benefits approach for bioMerieux to enhance competitiveness, employee experience, and cost efficiency. The Director will lead a team of professionals and collaborate closely with senior HR stakeholders to deliver impactful compensation and benefits solutions. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Implementation Execute global compensation and benefits strategy within North America, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and local market needs. Adapt global guidelines to meet regional regulatory and market requirements. Act as a key advisor to the globalCoE, providing insights on regional trends and influencing global policy decisions. Compensation Administer compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive programs for U.S. and Canadian employees. Lead annual compensation review cycles, including merit increases and bonus programs. Provide guidanceonmarket pricing, and pay equity Benefits Conduct a comprehensive review of the current U.S. benefits offering toidentifygaps and opportunities for modernization, whileoptimizingcosts Implement changes to align benefits with market best practices, employee expectations, and global strategy. Manage vendor relationships and service quality. Develop communication and education programs to increase awareness and engagement withbenefitsofferingsand manage open enrollment. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations andmaintainalignment with Canadian standards. Monitor market trends and competitor practices tomaintaincompetitivebenefitspackages. Leadership & Collaboration Manage and develop a team of 4 professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with People Partners, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Serve as a trusted advisor on compensation and benefits matters for North America leadership. Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to federal, state, and provincial regulations for compensation and benefits. Maintainaccuratedocumentation and reporting for audits and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Certifications such as CCP or CBP preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years in a leadership role required. Strong expertise in U.S. compensation and benefits strategy, laws, and equity best practices required. Canadian pay equity regulation knowledge preferred. Implementation of global strategies at a regional level Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in market analysis tools and Mercer methodologies. Knowledge, skills and Abilities: Strategic execution and operational excellence Leadership and team development Change management Data-driven decision-making Compliance and governance orientations The estimated salary range for this role based in North Carolina is between $166,400 - $193,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer. In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include: A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. Adoption Assistance Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Commuter Benefits Various voluntary benefit offerings Discount programs Parental leaves Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [emailprotected]. BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).