Director, Global Head of Total Rewards

Benefits, Payroll & Mobility

• Establish the global strategy and governance model for employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• Oversee benefits design, vendor management, enrollment, communications, program evaluation, and compliance audits
• Provide strategic oversight of global payroll governance and payroll-related controls
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR Operations, and vendors on tax, social security, deductions, and compliance
• Establish principles for international assignments, relocation, expatriate programs, and global mobility

Governance & Operations

• Establish clear approval matrices, decision rights, documentation standards, and escalation procedures
• Strengthen audit readiness, data privacy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Partner with HRIS and HR Operations to improve data quality, systems, reporting, and process efficiency
• Build scalable Total Rewards processes that support a growing global organization
• Improve employee and manager understanding of Total Rewards programs through clear communication

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure alignment and execution of Total Rewards programs
• Develop and execute communication strategies to help employees understand and value Total Rewards offerings
• Build manager capability in understanding and applying compensation and benefits programs

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a globally distributed Total Rewards team; clarify accountabilities across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Mobility, and regional HR teams
• Operate with sound judgment, governance discipline, and risk awareness
• Translate data and emerging capabilities into practical, business-relevant applications
• Build trust and collaboration across HR and business stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team culture
• Influence leaders across regions and functions without relying solely on formal authority
• Apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies thoughtfully and responsibly to improve Total Rewards efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience — streamlining processes, enhancing analytics, reducing administrative effort, and freeing the team for higher-value strategic work

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, or a related HR discipline
• Significant experience leading global or multi-country rewards programs
• Deep expertise in compensation philosophy, job architecture, market pricing, incentive design, equity, and benefits
• Experience partnering with senior executives, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders
• Experience leading annual compensation and rewards planning processes
• Strong understanding of rewards-related employment, tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Executive presence, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across cultures
• Demonstrated experience leading executive compensation programs and managing Compensation Committee or Board-level processes, including executive benchmarking, incentive design, preparation of decision materials, meeting governance, approvals, minutes, and follow-up
• Business-fluent English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global technology, automotive, mobility, robotics, or high-growth company
• Experience working across the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other international markets
• Experience with SuccessFactors, Dayforce, compensation planning platforms, global payroll systems, and HR analytics
• Experience implementing global job architecture, pay transparency, compensation harmonization, or pay-for-performance programs
• Japanese language capability, or extensive experience working with Japanese stakeholders

Success Measures

Within the first 12–18 months, the Director will

• Establish and communicate a clear global Total Rewards philosophy. If changes applicable
• Strengthen job architecture, job-code governance, and compensation decision processes
• Improve consistency and transparency in compensation planning and promotion decisions
• Establish an integrated global governance model for benefits, payroll, equity, and mobility
• Improve rewards-related controls, data quality, compliance, and operational reliability
• Build a high-performing Total Rewards team and strong partnerships with global stakeholders
• Improve employee and manager understanding of Total Rewards programs

Important Points
All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Salary - Based on experience
Work Hours - Flexible working time
Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
Housing Allowance
Retirement Benefits
Rental Cars Support
In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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