Manager, Stock Administration and HR Systems

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

Location of role Oxford, UK or Gaithersburg, MD

Department Human Resources

Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards, HR Systems and Data Analytics, the Manager will be responsible for supporting the team in a wide variety of projects, including those related to compensation, benefits, HRIS and payroll
• The Manager will have a unique opportunity to develop across the function and serve as a project manager and key contributor to changes that will drive the next phases of growth for Immunocore and the HR Team
• The Manager will bring a continuous improvement and process-focused mindset and use data to influence business decisions
• The Total Rewards team possesses a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality and the Manager will play a critical role in partnering with Finance, Legal, Business Leadership and within the broader HR Team
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Own administering our equity incentive program and granting practices, including processing new equity awards, exercises, cancellations and related internal and external reporting
• Maintain data in our equity management software (Global Shares) to ensure accuracy
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding the equity incentive program and develop and deliver equity training and tools while providing excellent service to plan participants at all levels
• Support development of annual proxy disclosure and other US SEC required filings
• Ensure global equity reporting and compliance with international tax and regulatory requirements, including year-end equity tax filings and grants to employees in new countries
• Participate in other Total Rewards projects (e.g., payroll or compensation), as requested
• Formulate and implement other best-in-class solutions to improve our Total Rewards offering by conducting competitive analysis and assessing current market and industry trends
• Reconcile vendor billing to ensure proper invoicing and payment of Total Rewards costs
• Prepare materials for Senior Leadership and the Board regarding Total Rewards proposals
• Research, analyze, design and maintain HR Systems, including HRIS (Sage) and payroll (ADP), in support of HR administration, projects and continuous improvement efforts
• Deploy systems, support integrations and improve reporting/dashboarding and analytics
• Address HR information needs, including in connection with applicable HRIS modules (e.g., compensation, benefits, recruiting, talent development and learning), together with stakeholders
• Identify areas of improvement relating to HR Systems, processes and delivery of services with a goal of enhancing employee support, empowering self-service and streamlining HR Operations
• Ensure data integrity across HR Systems and conduct related SOX and other audits
• Partner with external HR System resources to solution changing business requirements
• Collaborate with IT/Finance peers to evaluate changes to HR Systems and processes
• Drive initiatives around HR Systems security practices and compliance considerations
• Coordinate with HR Operations on creating process automation and other efficiencies
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge:

• 8+ years of Total Rewards or related HR/Finance experience, ideally in the pharma/biotech industries
• Knowledge of and experience with broad Total Rewards matters, including applicable US and UK/European laws, as well as other state, local and other laws and regulations
• Experience in dealing with key business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Expert excel and data management skills, with extensive experience driving global equity administration, including related securities, taxation and other considerations
• General HR Systems experience, with a desire to develop more broadly as an HR Systems expert and within Total Rewards
• Public company and SOX controls experience helpful
  
  

Essential Competencies

• Detail oriented, numbers driven and able to translate the complex to the practical
• A “do-er” who is effective at partnering with the business to achieve its goals
• Stimulated by a fast-paced and challenging “build” environment
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal and listening
• Resilience, adaptability, problem solving, implementing solutions to complex issues
• Must work with professional discretion and confidentiality
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Careful time management with results and deadline orientation
• Able to anticipate challenges and devise strategies for success
• Has a positive attitude that aligns with our “One HR” supportive culture
  
  

About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.