Total Rewards Director (Onsite)

Key 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Location and Compensation

Location: San Jose, CA (candidate must be local and reside in San Jose). No relocation assistance is offered. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and cannot be sponsored for work visas.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $185,000 - $220,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, pet insurance. Employees also receive company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about benefits and resources.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid model: remote work two days a week (Tuesday through Thursday); in‑office days otherwise.

EEO Statement

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.