Director, Total Rewards

Director, Total Rewards Position Description Nurix is seeking a Director, Total Rewards to lead the strategy, design, and execution of our compensation and benefits programs. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, with the opportunity to shape and scale total rewards infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in compensation and benefits with strong business acumen and sound judgment. The Opportunity Compensation Strategy Programs Own the design, implementation, and administration of Nurix’s base pay, incentive compensation, equity, and executive compensation programs Partner with the CHRO to lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus funding and payout, and equity refresh grants Conduct and manage market benchmarking and job leveling to ensure competitive, equitable pay practices across the organization Monitor pay equity across the organization and lead proactive pay equity analyses and remediation Stay current on evolving compensation regulations (e.g., pay transparency, pay equity laws) and ensure company practices remain compliant across jurisdictions Benefits Strategy Programs Design and manage a competitive, cost-effective benefits portfolio, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs (401(k)), leave policies, and wellness offerings Own vendor and broker relationships, lead renewal negotiations, and evaluate new offerings to ensure programs remain market-competitive and fiscally responsible Ensure benefits programs are compliant with ERISA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, and other applicable federal and state regulations Lead open enrollment planning and execution, including employee communication and education strategies Leadership Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as the subject-matter expert (SME) and trusted advisor to the CHRO, Head of Talent, HRBPs, and people managers on compensation and benefits matters Partner closely with Finan