Benefits & Compensation Director

Renesas Electronics•Morrisville, TX

22h

About The Position

The Total Rewards Director is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Americas total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and well-being programs. The role ensures that rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives, culture, and values. The director uses total rewards expertise, data-driven decision-making, and compliance knowledge to help attract, motivate, and retain talent. The position leads compensation and benefits strategy and administration, advises senior leadership, partners with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition, and manages relationships with external consultants and vendors. It also leads and develops the Total Rewards team and promotes employee understanding of rewards programs through communication and education. The candidate must be local to Morrisville, North Carolina. Relocation assistance and work visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

At least 12 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits.
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
Proven track record developing and implementing total rewards strategies in complex, multi-location organizations.
Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and best practices.
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Must be local to Morrisville, North Carolina.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Global experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with organizational goals and supporting 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 communication strategies and education initiatives.
Lead job evaluation and market pricing, and monitor total rewards trends and regulatory changes to keep programs current and competitive.
Use data and analytics to inform decisions 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.