Senior Director, Total Rewards

Position Summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of progressive and strategic compensation solutions, including executive compensation, and oversee the administration of all compensation and benefit plans, policies, and programs targeted at retaining the company's competitive position and maximizing associates’ productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Direct oversight of each vertical of the Total Rewards organization, including Regional and Local Benefit Administration, Compensation, Bonus & Incentive Programs, and Culture Design, and execute and measure Samsung Electronics America’s compensation & benefits strategy.
• Gather, analyze, and leverage internal data and external competitive insights to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation.
• Work closely with the VP Community, CHRO, CEO, General Counsel, CFO, and other key stakeholders to develop executive compensation and benefit programs.
• Prepare annual executive compensation and benefits proposals for review and alignment from the Samsung Electronics America Compensation Committee approval.
• Promote proactive benefits and compensation strategies and drive understanding of practices across the executive/manager and employee base, establish key initiatives, and communicate insights & recommendations to Executive Leadership to enhance current offerings and best manage cost.
• Establish mechanisms to measure, track, and report on compensation and benefits metrics (both direct/in-house and via partnerships with vendors); develop and enable the capabilities of the executive and leadership team to consistently and effectively deliver the Samsung total compensation offering and value proposition.
• Provide direct oversight of regional and local employee benefits programs, including 401(k), nonqualified deferred compensation plans, leave policies, wellness program, and insurance policies such as health, life, and disability.
• Select benefits vendors and oversee enrollment, renewal, and distribution processes for the organization.
• Ensure successful execution of quarterly and semi-annual incentive cycles, annual performance management cycle, and related processes and projects for the Management by Objective (MBO) Plan, SEA’s short-term incentive program.
• Ensure adherence to and monitoring of government regulations and market trends to keep programs legal, current, and competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Human Resources, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics).
• 16+ years of relevant experience, showing progression in role and leadership over time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Clear functional understanding of core HR business practices, processes, and terminology (HRIS, compensation, recruiting, performance management) and the ability to develop solutions to address business problems and requirements.
• Global Business Acumen, understanding the complexity of business on a global scale; embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy and work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.
• Strategic and analytical capability, ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively; effectively translate data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.
• Leading teams, attract, develop and motivate the talent needed for current and future business requirements; articulate an inspiring vision for the future, establish high performance expectations, and set example through own behavior.
• Leadership experience, able to motivate and engage a high performing team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to tell a story by looking at data and using data visualization.
• Excellent project management and problem‑solving skills; manage time effectively and adapt easily to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative, recognizing when and how to build consensus around an idea.
• Certified Compensation Professional preferred; compensation consulting background a plus.

Technical Skills

• Workday
• Advanced MS Excel
• Technical Communication

Work Environment

Minimal and occasional travel may be required (~15%).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance

Recruitment Process

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Company Culture

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Samsung

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at news.samsung.com/global.