Benefits & Compensation Director
- Location
- Morrisville, NC · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Total rewards strategy
- Compensation and benefits administration
- Compensation and benefits regulations and compliance
- Data-driven decision making
- Financial and analytical acumen
- Vendor negotiation
- Stakeholder communication and influence
- People leadership
Also useful
- Global total rewards experience
- Multi-location organization experience
- Well-being program development
- Benefits vendor management
About the role
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. This role ensures our rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's business objectives, culture, and values. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in total rewards strategy, data-driven decision making, and compliance, with a strong focus on attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Leadership 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 strong 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.
Compensation
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.
Benefits & Well-being 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. Team Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including 5+ years 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.
Global experience would be a plus. Strong analytical and financial acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Location: The candidate must be local to Morrisville, NC Relocation: No relocation assistance is offered.
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
Pay and benefits
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary.
More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement. Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations.
Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
From Renesas Electronics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Benefits & Compensation Director position at Renesas Electronics is located in Morrisville, NC (On-site). Always check Renesas Electronics's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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