Director, Total Rewards, Americas
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Summary
The Director, Total Rewards, Americas is responsible for designing and implementing the comprehensive total rewards strategy. Through oversight of all aspects of Compensation, Benefits, People Analytics and Mobility this role aligns all policies and programs with global and regional objectives, support talent attraction and retention and drive employee engagement. This role must stay aligned to market and industry trends and take a data-driven approach to ensuring programs are externally competitive, internally equitable, compliant with state, local and federal regulations and cost-effective for the organization. Serves as chair of Benefits Administration and Long-Term Incentive Committees overseeing the fiduciary and operational management of the plans. Represents the Americas region on the Global Compensation and Benefits Center of Excellence.
Job description
Job Duties
- Design and lead compensation strategy for the region including base pay, bonus and long-term incentive programs.
- Ensure compensation structures and programs are competitive, equitable and aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive benefits strategy, including health and welfare, retirement, leave, wellness programs.
- Evaluate vendors, manage renewals and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Drive communication, education and engagement initiatives related to benefit programs.
- Oversee domestic and international mobility programs; including relocation, international assignments and immigration.
- Ensures mobility programs are compliant with global tax, labor and immigration regulations.
- Drives People Analytics team to build solutions to improve business processes.
- Provides key insights using external benchmarking to monitor Olympus' performance and inform decisions, evaluating and implementing new tools as needed to support.
- Identify process or workflow efficiencies and process improvement opportunities.
- Create increased efficiencies through building automated solutions and process workflows.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, or Human Resources
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
- Knowledge and experience with laws and regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels in a confidential, professional manner
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to compile and present data
- Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to set and manage priorities
- Proficient in computer systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS
- Client focused and professional
- Availability for meetings outside of regular business hours
- Ability to work more than standard business hours
- Preferred: Proficiency with SAP/Success Factors
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- On-Site Child Daycare
- Café
- Fitness Center
- Paid Volunteering
- Charitable Donation Match
- Employee Resource Groups
- Training Resources
- Learning & Development
- Paid Educational Assistance
Company overview
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a leading global medical technology company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Olympus specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced endoscopic solutions, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and diagnostic imaging systems. The company holds approximately 70% of the global endoscope market, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes gastrointestinal endoscopes, laparoscopes, bronchoscopes, urological devices, and video imaging platforms. With over 5,200 employees across North and South America, Olympus focuses on creating innovative medical technologies that enable early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment of diseases. The company's products are used across multiple medical specialties including gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and general surgery, helping healthcare professionals improve clinical outcomes while reducing procedural costs. Olympus continues to invest heavily in research and development, digital healthcare solutions, and AI-powered diagnostic tools to maintain its leadership position in the medical technology sector.