Director, Global Total Rewards Programs

Our Company We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
The Team The Director of Global Total Rewards Programs will play a critical role in coordinating and managing global Total Rewards projects, including the Annual Compensation Review (ACR), Key Performance Goals (KPG) variable pay program, Management by Objectives (MBO) program, and Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP). This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, including HR Tech, Total Rewards Regional Leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and other global teams. The primary focus of the role is global compensation analysis and project management and coordination, ensuring seamless execution of compensation initiatives across regions and alignment with business objectives.
The Role Global Program Coordination & Management: Lead the coordination of global compensation programs, including ACR, KPG, MBO, and LTIP, ensuring alignment with global strategies and timely execution across all regions. Act as the key liaison from Total Rewards to HR Tech, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout compensation projects. Manage the global compensation review cycle, including timelines, stakeholder communications, and system updates, ensuring efficient execution and compliance with global policies. Partner closely with regional TR teams to ensure that regional needs and stakeholders are considered, to share information and coordinate work for maximum efficiency and accuracy. Coordinate compensation program rollouts, monitor progress, and manage potential risks or bottlenecks, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Partner with Regional Leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and other global teams to ensure compensation programs are executed in line with corporate objectives and regional requirements. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues, identify best practices, and ensure consistency in compensation processes across the globe. Serve as the subject matter expert for compensation-related queries from internal stakeholders, providing clear guidance and support for decision-making processes. Effectively influence and drive buy-in from stakeholders on project timelines, deliverables, and changes. Project Management: Oversee and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for compensation programs, from planning and development to execution and review, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Utilize project management methodologies to streamline compensation cycles, identify process improvements, and enhance overall efficiency. Develop project plans, timelines, and reporting structures to track progress, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of compensation programs. Ensure clear documentation of processes, decisions, and key outcomes throughout the program lifecycle. Compensation Program Administration & Improvement: Support the development and administration of global compensation programs, including variable pay (KPG and MBO) and long-term incentive programs (LTIP). Work closely with HRIS/HR Tech teams to optimize compensation tools and systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle) for global program administration and reporting. Continuously assess and improve global compensation processes to drive operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business goals. Market Benchmarking & Analysis: Coordinate market salary surveys and benchmarking studies globally to assess the competitiveness of the company's compensation offerings. Analyze compensation data and trends, providing insights and recommendations to HR leadership and business units. Develop reports and dashboards to track the effectiveness of compensation programs, including total compensation spend, market competitiveness, and internal equity. Compliance & Governance: Ensure global compensation programs comply with local, regional, and international regulations, including pay equity laws, data privacy, and other legal requirements. Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all compensation practices adhere to internal policies and external regulations. Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compensation processes meet compliance standards and identify opportunities for improvement. What You'll Do: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, PMP) is preferred. 10+ years of experience in compensation program management, with a focus on global program coordination, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex compensation programs across multiple regions. Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple global initiatives and deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across geographies and functions. Expertise in compensation tools and systems, particularly HRIS (Workday, Oracle) and data analysis software (Excel, Tableau, etc.). Strong understanding of global compensation practices, pay equity, and compliance regulations. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on delivering high-impact results. About us: We're a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you: We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

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