• Sr. Director, Total Rewards & People Operations

    Power Integrations (San Jose, CA)


     

    Reports to: Chief People and Transformation Officer

     

    Level: Executive Leadership Team (Functional Leader)

     

    About Power Integrations

     

    Power Integrations develops energy‑efficient semiconductor technologies that power everything from everyday appliances and mobile devices to renewable‑energy systems, electric vehicles, and next-generation AI data centers. Our industry leading innovations like PowiGaN™ and EcoSmart™ reduce substantial amounts of energy waste each year, while our highly integrated ICs help eliminate the need for billions of discrete components.

     

    We’re proud to be included in leading clean‑tech stock indices, and our Green Room offers a clear, accessible overview of global energy‑efficiency standards.

    Role Overview

    We are seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as our Sr. Director of Total Rewards and People Operations. This is a key role that will help drive the overall transformation of the company. This leader will drive and oversee the Design & Strategy Global Compensation and Global Rewards M&A to ensure that our programs attract, retain, and reward the right talent in the right roles in the right markets while aligning with business goals and financial priorities. The Sr Director, Total Rewards & People Operations is responsible for shaping and operating a modern, scalable, and compliant global rewards and people operations ecosystem that supports Power Integrations’ business strategy, growth, and culture. This leader brings strategic depth in total rewards, operational excellence, and digital leadership, including ownership of HR technology transformation (Workday) and the application of AI-enabled practices across compensation, workforce analytics, and people operations. The role reports to the Chief People and Transformation Officer and partners closely with the CEO, CFO, Legal, Finance, and the Board Compensation Committee, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on rewards, governance, and workforce insights.

     

    Key Responsibilities Global Compensation Strategy & Leadership

     

    - Develop and execute a global compensation strategy aligned with business priorities and talent strategy - Champion pay equity, fairness, and transparency across geographies - Drive global job architecture and leveling frameworks - Lead compensation-related M&A integration activities - Partner with Global Incentive Compensation to ensure a holistic rewards approach

     

    Compensation Programs & Market Competitiveness

     

    - Design and deliver salary structures, merit, promotions, equity, and compensation policies - Lead annual compensation cycles and long-range planning - Conduct market reviews in all geographies to maintain competitive positioning - Ensure compliance with global pay regulations - Lead regular pay equity audits

     

    Executive, Equity & Board Compensation

     

    - Partner with CEO, CFO, and Board on executive compensation and equity programs - Support the Board Compensation Committee - - Ensure compliance with public-company standards

     

    People Operations & Infrastructure

     

    - Lead global People Operations including HRIS, , benefits, and data analytics - Ensure operational excellence and scalability - Deliver a consistent employee experience with strong internal controls

     

    Digital Transformation, Workday & AI Enablement

     

    - Own HR digital transformation roadmap including Workday implementation - Drive AI-enabled practices in analytics, predictive modeling, and automation - Partner with IT and Finance on systems scalability and security - Build strong data governance and insights capabilities

     

    Analytics, Insights & Decision Support

     

    - Leverage analytics to assess rewards effectiveness - Provide executive reporting on compensation and market trends - Translate complex data into actionable insights

     

    Compliance, Risk & Governance

     

    - Ensure compliance with SEC, FASB, IFRS, ERISA, and global labor laws - Partner with Legal and Finance on audits and governance - Support European Works Councils and regional governance requirements

     

    Leadership & Team Development

     

    - Build and lead a high-performing global team - Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement - Model inclusive leadership with a growth mindset

     

    Qualifications & Experience

     

    - 15+ years of Total Rewards leadership experience, including executive-level roles - Deep expertise in broad-based and executive compensation - Experience with global benefits and retirement programs - Experience advising C-suite and Board Compensation Committees - Proven success managing complex, multinational programs - Experience leading Workday implementation and advanced analytics

     

    Leadership Attributes

     

    - Strategic and analytical - Trusted advisor - Operationally disciplined - Digitally fluent - Values-driven leader

     

    Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore review a range of factors when determining compensation. The annual base pay range for this position is $240,000 to $300,000.

     

    Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location. The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

     

    Power Integrations also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, medical benefits, ESPP, 401K, tuition reimbursement and time off programs. For additional benefits, please visit https://www.power.com/company/our-sustainability-priorities/people-our-engine-innovation.