US Company is hiring: Director Compensation & Benefits – North America in Raleig
US Company, Raleigh, NC, US, 27601
Director Compensation & Benefits – North America
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Director of Compensation & Benefits - North America. The role will be based in our North America headquarters in Raleigh, NC.
Reporting to Global Head of C&B, you will provide high-level support and advice in the areas of Compensation & Benefits, in alignment with HR strategy. You will represent the needs of C&B to the Center of Expertise (CoE) and collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to provide seamless service to the business.
How you'll make an impact
- Develop and manage local compensation strategy as part of global compensation strategy in consultation with business
- Evaluate, research, recommend, implement and communicate organizations’ total compensation strategies aligned with short- and long-term business goals
- Provide consultative technical expertise, advice and guidance regarding compensation matters to management teams to support business
- Partner with HR Business Partners to monitor and analyze issues related to compensation within the company and the external market, such as turnover, recruitment, government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices to forecast the impact on the organization.
- Build and maintain job evaluations, structures and salary surveys to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation
- Communicate policies, practices, and guidelines effectively to all levels
- Remain current on market trends/ practices, legal/regulatory changes, labor practices and business patterns within the region with a focus on emerging economy
- Maintain and partner with talent acquisition team to provide compensation support, training and guidance
- Select and manage effective external partnerships as required to engage in the development and/or delivery of compensation and benefit plans
- Plan and manage assigned projects to ensure successful achievement of objectives, schedules and budgets
- Preparation, participation and collaboration in the implementation of local C&B topics
Your background
- A Minimum of 8 years of HR experience within which at least 3 years' experience in core C&B matters with bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance
- A strong knowledge of C&B challenges, local labor laws, competitive benefit programs that are offered in the markets
- In-depth knowledge of US compensation and benefits regulations: FLSA, ACA, ERISA, IRS guidelines, state-specific wage and hour laws, and pay equity requirements.
- Experience with US benefits programs: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and retirement plans; wellness programs; and leave policies.
- Multilingual communication: proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred and preferred with Portuguese for effective communication with a diverse workforce.
- Adequate experience to be able to operate at a Group level and influence key stakeholders
- Good IT skills and the ability to manipulate data to report on trends and common themes
- Should be comfortable working within an international environment and across diverse cultures
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Human Resources
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-10-07
Reference number R0107485
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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