Global Rewards Director / グローバル報酬ディレクター

Director, Global Rewards Strategy グローバル報酬ディレクター (Flexible hours, Remote work)

Overview

Our client, a leading global company in the space industry, is seeking a Director to lead the development of a scalable global job architecture and compensation governance framework. This role offers the opportunity to shape long-term incentive programs and influence global rewards strategy at an executive level. Benefits include flexible remote work, flexible working hours, and a global work environment based in Tokyo, Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global rewards strategy aligned with business goals
• Establish and govern global compensation policies ensuring fairness and compliance
• Lead expansion of long-term incentive programs including equity compensation
• Partner with executive leadership to align rewards with growth and retention goals
• Provide thought leadership on market trends, pay transparency, and reward practices
• Manage relationships with external compensation and reward consulting firms
• Analyze global compensation market data to inform reward program decisions
• Oversee implementation of job architecture and leveling frameworks globally
• Lead projects to enhance compensation governance and compliance frameworks

Requirements:

• 5+ years in compensation or total rewards roles
• Experience implementing job architecture and leveling frameworks
• Experience with global compensation strategy and market benchmarking
• Experience partnering with external compensation consulting firms
• Strong project and change management skills
• Fluent communication skills in Japanese and English
• Knowledge of equity compensation and long-term incentive programs
• Familiarity with compensation governance and compliance frameworks
• Ability to analyze and interpret compensation market data
• Experience with pay transparency and emerging reward trends
• Proficiency in compensation software and data analytics tools

Benefits:

• Flexible remote work options
• Flexible working hours