Director, People Operations & Total Rewards

compensation strategy,

benefits design, and program implementation while anticipating long-term implications for our unique business model. We're looking for someone who brings genuine enthusiasm for AI innovation and automation. Someone who believes people operations can be deeply human while leveraging AI to drive efficiency and scale. You'll be instrumental in building an AI-native people function that reflects Formation's broader mission and culture.

Responsibilities This role will cover three key areas critical to the success of the People function and business: People Operations Excellence Drive AI-native operations across the people function - identifying opportunities to leverage technology while maintaining the human elements of our work Ensure compliance and evolve our people processes to ensure they are fit for purpose as the business scales Lead cross-functional processes and partner with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Tech Ops, and Quality Assurance Serve as escalation point for complex operational issues,

benefits decisions, and

compensation situations Manage external vendor relationships and consultant partnerships Total Rewards Strategy & Execution Own

compensation strategy and execution for Formation's unique business model, including framework design, market positioning, and equity programs Lead

benefits strategy, vendor selection, and plan design; ensuring our total rewards package is competitive and supports our culture and business needs Own cyclical

compensation reviews end-to-end Partner on complex offer negotiations and provide market intelligence and competitive positioning recommendations Program Design & Strategic Execution Elevate and own our annual performance, promotion and

compensation review process to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability as we grow Partner with Director, People Business Partner on program execution and continuous improvement Anticipate program needs based on business growth and evolution About You 8+ years of experience in people operations, total rewards, and/or HR leadership roles Deep

compensation expertise - you've designed frameworks, led market analysis, structured equity programs, and can think strategically about total rewards in complex or unique business models Proven track record implementing AI and automation - you have concrete results in people operations, not just enthusiasm, and a strong vision for where an AI-native function can go Strong operational background - you've owned people systems,

benefits, compliance, and built scalable people operations infrastructure Experience designing and scaling talent management programs - you know how to balance quality with operational efficiency Ability to make independent, complex decisions - you evaluate tradeoffs with a company-wide perspective and anticipate long-term implications Strong ownership mentality and high accountability - you take full responsibility for outcomes and drive work to completion People management experience - you've developed and elevated individuals and teams, and care deeply about career development Strong cross-functional partnership skills - you build excellent relationships with internal teams and external vendors Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments - you can be both strategic and hands-on Experience in biotech, pharma, or other technical/regulated industries is a plus but not required Total

Compensation Range: $185,500 - $267,000

Compensation Individual

compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive

benefits, and generous

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