Gabriela Spear
About Gabriela Spear
Gabriela Spear serves as the Senior Director of Total Rewards at ElevateBio, bringing extensive experience in human resources and compensation from various roles in notable companies.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Gabriela Spear serves as the Senior Director of Total Rewards at ElevateBio. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in employee compensation and benefits. Her role involves overseeing total rewards programs that align with the company's goals and support employee engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Gabriela Spear has extensive experience in human resources and total rewards across various organizations. She worked at Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. in multiple roles, including Director of HR & Total Rewards and Senior Director of HR & Total Rewards from 2018 to 2023. Her earlier positions include Manager of Compensation & HRIS at Digitas and Associate Director of Talent Growth & Development at VivaKi.
Educational Background
Gabriela Spear earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. Her studies spanned from 1993 to 1997, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles that support her career in human resources and total rewards.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Gabriela Spear's career spans over two decades, beginning with her role as a Unit Head/Counselor at URJ Eisner Camp from 1992 to 1997. She transitioned into HR roles at IKON and Lightbridge, where she held positions such as HRIS Analyst and Benefits & Comp Coordinator. Her career includes significant roles at EnerNOC and Jounce Therapeutics, culminating in her current position at ElevateBio.
Expertise in Compensation and Benefits
Gabriela Spear has developed expertise in compensation, benefits, and human resources information systems (HRIS). Her roles have involved managing compensation structures, developing employee benefits programs, and implementing HRIS solutions. This expertise has been instrumental in her contributions to the organizations she has worked for.