Director, Total Rewards

Overview

Join our innovative, mission-driven Human Resources team as a Director, Total Rewards at Endologix!

WHO WE ARE:

Endologix LLC is a California-based global medical device company dedicated to improving patients’ lives through innovative therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease. Our therapeutic portfolio addresses clinically relevant unmet needs, spanning from abdominal aortic aneurysms to lower limb peripheral vascular disease. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through precision in product design, advanced manufacturing, and comprehensive physician training supported by industry-leading clinical evidence. At Endologix, we’re driven by purpose, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in vascular health.

What sets us apart is not just our technology, but our culture. At Endologix, we foster a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient care. Our core values guide how we operate. As for our people? We empower them with the tools, trust, and continuous learning they need to grow. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.

Our Core Values are the guiding principles informing our choices and actions, because our customers and patients depend on us:

• Patient Outcomes Drive Us: We improve lives with every advancement we deliver.
• Integrity Defines Us: We do what’s right, stay transparent, prioritize quality, and own our actions.
• Innovation Advances Us: We stay curious, adaptable, and push boundaries.
• Boldness Propels Us: We take smart risks and are unafraid in our pursuit of excellence.
• Collaboration Unites Us: We partner across teams and with physicians to drive exceptional results.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Director, Total Rewards serves as a strategic architect and hands-on leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's compensation and benefits programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, equitable, and scalable, and partners closely with the CHRO, CFO, HR Leadership Team, and executive leadership to align total rewards strategy with business objectives, talent goals, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design and lead the company's compensation philosophy, structure, and administration, including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive plans.
• Conduct comprehensive job architecture and leveling work across all functions to support internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity processes.
• Develop and maintain salary structures using external benchmarking data.
• Partner with Finance on compensation modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Build and manage equity compensation programs.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors, including compensation consultants and securities counsel, on equity plan design, 409A valuations, and SEC disclosure requirements.
• Ensure compensation programs are structured to meet public company governance standards and comply with Say-on-Pay expectations.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and voluntary benefits.
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Monitor benefits utilization, cost trends, and competitive positioning, and make data-driven recommendations for plan enhancements or cost-management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FLSA, HIPAA, and Equal Pay laws.
• Manage ERISA fiduciary responsibilities for the 401(k) plan and other retirement programs.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and support internal and external compensation and benefits audits.
• Support the CHRO and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors in developing and reviewing executive compensation programs.
• Prepare materials for and participate in Compensation Committee meetings, and coordinate with external compensation consultants engaged by the Board.
• Lead payroll processing and related operational oversight.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders.
• Drive education and communication efforts so employees understand and appreciate the value of their total rewards package.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through clear goals, workload prioritization, professional development, and ongoing feedback.
• Adhere to company policies and applicable legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CHRO.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Seven or more years of progressive compensation and benefits experience, including three to five years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with a Compensation Committee of the Board.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of executive compensation, equity plan administration, and SEC/proxy disclosure requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation management tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) designation.
• Experience in the medical device, life sciences, or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with global compensation and benefits in international markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Endologix, we know that great work starts with great people and people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer competitive pay, solid benefits, career growth, a culture that genuinely cares, and the flexibility you need to thrive both at work and at home. But more than that, we offer purpose. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real impact on patients’ lives. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re building a meaningful career with a team that’s invested in your success.

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary of $190,000-$230,000/year
• 20% Discretionary bonus
• Equity participation as approved by Board of Directors (4-year vesting schedule)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and flexible time off that is available for Exempt employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Plus:

• Employee wellness initiatives, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition programs and awards
• Commuter benefits or transportation stipends

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND VETERAN INCLUSION:

Endologix LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Aff