Senior Director Compensation and Total Rewards

 

As our Senior Director, Total Rewards & Compensation, you will lead how Natera competes for talent globally through data-driven compensation strategy, equitable pay practices, and holistic benefits. You will scale modern total rewards programs for a high-growth, mission-driven public company, leveraging market intelligence, pay equity insights, HRIS platforms, and advanced analytics to drive competitive and transparent decisions.

 

Key Highlights

- Innovation & Impact: Build and scale global total rewards programs that strengthen engagement and support Natera’s mission.

- Collaboration: Partner closely with executives and cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and Legal.

- Growth & Development: Lead high-impact transformation work with visibility across the organization.

 

Responsibilities

- Set global strategy for total rewards and compensation aligned with business and talent objectives.

- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on executive compensation, incentives, equity, and benefits.

- Design and manage compensation frameworks across base pay, incentives, and equity.

- Lead market benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and data-driven compensation decisions.

- Advance global benefits programs that are inclusive and competitive.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards.

- Manage vendor and broker relationships.

- Partner cross-functionally to align rewards programs with business strategy.

 

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field with 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards.

- Significant leadership experience in a global, publicly traded organization.

- Expertise in executive compensation and experience working with Compensation Committees and Boards.

- Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide compensation review cycles across salaried and hourly populations.

- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

- Deep knowledge of market benchmarking, pay equity, and compliance.

- Experience scaling compensation programs in high-growth environments.

- Strong executive presence and stakeholder influence.

- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is highly valued.