Total Rewards Director: Elevate Compensation & Benefits

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Total Rewards Director to design and drive the Americas total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with business goals.

This leadership role requires 12+ years in compensation/benefits, 5+ in leadership, strong analytics, and regulatory knowledge; global experience is a plus, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing total rewards strategies for multi-location organizations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation/benefits regulations.
• Global experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or related field.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with organizational goals and supports talent attraction and retention.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on compensation and benefits trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure compensation practices support workforce and market competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external consultants and vendors to maximize service delivery and cost efficiencies.
• Promote employee understanding and satisfaction with compensation and benefits offerings through effective communication strategies and education initiatives.
• Lead job evaluation, market pricing, monitor total rewards trends, and regulatory changes to keep programs current and competitive.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision making and measure program effectiveness.
• Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Direct the strategy and administration of employee benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
• Evaluate and negotiate with benefits vendors to optimize value and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee well-being and engagement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Total rewards strategy

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Total Rewards Director to design and drive the Americas total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with business goals.

This leadership role requires 12+ years in compensation/benefits, 5+ in leadership, strong analytics, and regulatory knowledge; global experience is a plus, and US work authorization is required.