Ocular Therapeutix

Hydrogel-based ocular drug delivery platform

Associate Director - HR Operations & Total Rewards

HR Operations & Coordination +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBedford, MA, USA$185k - $200k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, organizational development, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, with significant responsibility for HR operations, compensation, benefits, and total rewards.
Experience supporting a fast-growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated organization.
Demonstrated experience managing compensation programs, including salary structures, annual cycles, market benchmarking, and job architecture.
Hands-on experience administering benefits, open enrollment, leave programs, wellness initiatives, and vendor relationships.
Advanced proficiency with ADP, Radford, Microsoft 365, benefits integrations, data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development.
Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, development, and performance accountability.
Deep knowledge of total rewards strategy, compensation design, benefits administration, and HR operations best practices.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR compliance practices.
Strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret market data, workforce metrics, and compensation analyses.
Project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver on schedule.
Problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset focused on scalable, efficient solutions.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at every organizational level.
High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
A partnership-oriented leadership style that advances employee experience, operational excellence, and business results.

Responsibilities

Lead and improve core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, HR documentation, policy administration, and employee data management.
Direct operational delivery of recurring HR programs, including compensation cycles, performance management, and talent processes.
Coordinate communications, timelines, tools, data preparation, reporting, and issue resolution with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership.
Lead the design, implementation, and governance of integrated total rewards strategies, including base pay, bonuses, equity, and recognition programs, to attract and retain talent and reward high performance.
Lead the administration and enhancement of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, consultants, and third-party vendors, and support annual renewals, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-management initiatives.
Oversee HR data governance, reporting, dashboards, survey submissions, and system enhancements to strengthen data accuracy, automate recurring processes, and provide leaders with reliable workforce insights.
Manage, coach, and develop one direct report by setting clear priorities, reinforcing accountability, and supporting professional growth.
Work in the office two to three days per week to support team collaboration.

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards leads scalable HR operations and total rewards programs that advance the company’s growth, talent strategy, and employee experience. This hands-on role oversees compensation, benefits, HR systems, employee lifecycle processes, policy administration, compliance, and workforce reporting. The position partners with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, efficient, data-driven programs aligned with organizational priorities. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Human Resources.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle: Lead and improve core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, HR documentation, policy administration, and employee data management. Direct the operational delivery of recurring HR programs, including compensation cycles, performance management, and talent processes. Coordinate communications, timelines, tools, data preparation, reporting, and issue resolution with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership.
Compensation and Total Rewards: Lead the design, implementation, and governance of integrated total rewards strategies, including base pay, bonuses, equity, and recognition programs, to attract and retain talent and reward high performance.
Benefits and Leave Administration: Lead the administration and enhancement of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs. Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, consultants, and third-party vendors, and support annual renewals, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-management initiatives.
HR Systems, Data, and Analytics: Oversee HR data governance, reporting, dashboards, survey submissions, and system enhancements to strengthen data accuracy, automate recurring processes, and provide leaders with reliable workforce insights.
People Management: Manage, coach, and develop one direct report by setting clear priorities, reinforcing accountability, and supporting professional growth.
Hybrid Work Model: Support team collaboration by working in the office two to three days per week.

Qualification Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, organizational development, or a related field required.

Experience:

At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, with significant responsibility for HR operations, compensation, benefits, and total rewards.
Experience supporting a fast-growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated organization
Demonstrated experience managing compensation programs, including salary structures, annual cycles, market benchmarking, and job architecture.
Hands-on experience administering benefits, open enrollment, leave programs, wellness initiatives, and vendor relationships.
Advanced proficiency with ADP, Radford, Microsoft 365, benefits integrations, data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development.
Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, development, and performance accountability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Total Rewards Expertise: Deep knowledge of total rewards strategy, compensation design, benefits administration, and HR operations best practices.
HR Compliance: Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR compliance practices.
Analytical Capability: Strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret market data, workforce metrics, and compensation analyses.
Project Execution: Excellent project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver on schedule.
Process Improvement: Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset focused on scalable, efficient solutions.
Communication and Influence: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at every organizational level.
Judgment and Discretion: High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Collaborative Leadership: A partnership-oriented leadership style that advances employee experience, operational excellence, and business results.

Salary Range

$185,000—$200,000 USD

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/. For the Privacy Notice for California Job Applicants, please see CCPA Applicant Notice.

Salary Range 185000 - 200000 USD

About the Company

Ocular Therapeutix

Hydrogel-based ocular drug delivery platform

Ocular Therapeutix develops and commercializes eye therapies using a hydrogel-based drug-delivery platform. Its approach uses a biodegradable hydrogel that stays in the eye to release medicine over time, reducing the need for frequent eye drops or injections. The flagship product, DEXTENZA, is a corticosteroid insert placed by a physician after eye surgery to treat inflammation and pain, providing sustained local treatment. The company differentiates itself by offering a scalable platform that can be used to create a range of eye medications and devices for conditions such as glaucoma, retinal diseases (including wet AMD), and dry eye, rather than competing solely on one drug. Revenue comes from selling these products to physicians and surgical centers. The goal is to expand the hydrogel delivery platform into a broader pipeline of eye therapies to improve patient outcomes and adherence by delivering drugs where and when they are needed most.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bedford, MA
Founded: 2006

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