Compensation Coordinator

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top‑ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program.

Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Cali ‑Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe.

If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

The Compensation Coordinator is responsible for assisting in all areas of the Compensation Department. Assists Director of Total Rewards in the area of Compensation with Workforce Planning, compensation surveys, job description creation, leveling, and salary recommendations. Acts as back up to Benefits Team in regard to Leave of Absence case management, benefit administration, and retirement plan processing.

• Reviews programs for legislative compliance, identifies potential issues and advises management.
• Performs audits of compensation programs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Participates in the yearly compensation process including minimum wage items, salary planning, surveys, Postdoctoral and Grad Student changes.
• Updates company website in regard to Compensation information including pay scales.
• Completes annual compensation surveys.
• Participates in application of new regulations and laws to benefit plans and procedures.
• Performs analysis of wage and salary reports, surveys, data and other compensation tools.
• Ensures that all confidential human resource information/data is maintained accurately and confidentially; provides timely and informative reports that aid management in meeting the institute’s needs.
• Responds proactively to employee and management compensation issues and concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Under the direction of Director, facilitates Workforce planning projects, to include job description review, scheduling meetings with department heads, organizing and auditing of salary project, and other tasks as assigned.
• Works with CBM on special projects.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

• 1-2 years of Human Resources Compensation experience.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local human resources laws/regulations.
• Proficient with compensation calculations.
• Demonstrated excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Highly proficient with HRIS systems and all Microsoft Office applications. V-Look up expertise highly preferred.

While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on‑campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

The expected hiring range for this position is $/hourly, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post‑tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option),…