Senior Director of Global Total Rewards

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Senior Director, Global Total Rewards

Silicon Labs is looking for an innovative, hands-on leader to own and evolve our global

compensation, benefits and people operations strategy across 3 regions and 17

locations. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for

driving scalable, forward-thinking people initiatives that align with business strategy,

organizational goals, and company values. This is a unique opportunity for someone

who thrives on building solutions for a complex and evolving talent market, collaborative

problem-solving within a strong global team, and delivering impactful programs and

services in a high-profile industry.

Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction for global total rewards, HR operations, and
  
  
  

governance to align with business priorities and a values-based culture.

• Partner closely with executives and senior leaders to design best-in-class,
  
  
  

competitive programs that address today’s complex talent market and anticipate

what’s next.

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing, globally distributed team—driving
  
  
  

priorities, budgets, and roadmaps with clarity and purpose.

• Design and deliver compensation and benefits programs that attract and
  
  
  

retain top talent, reflect our values, and meet the needs of a diverse, global

workforce.

• Build and scale a next-generation HR operations platform, including global
  
  
  

shared services and technology infrastructure that drive efficiency, data integrity,

and a seamless employee experience.

• Leverage new technologies, including automation and generative AI, to
  
  
  

improve productivity, optimize processes, and unlock business insights for better

decision making.

• Own executive compensation and board reporting, preparing materials for
  
  
  

the board and driving governance for equity programs, proxy statements, and

retirement and benefits subcommittees.

• Monitor emerging market trends and regulatory changes, ensuring
  
  
  

compliance while keeping our practices best-in-class and future-ready.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver cohesive,
  
  
  

scalable solutions across the employee lifecycle.

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior
  
  
  

leadership role across global total rewards and/or people operations.

• A strong balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, ideally in
  
  
  

complex, high-growth, and global environments.

• Sound judgment and skilled decision-making in a matrixed environment,
  
  
  

acknowledging stakeholder views and communicating direction with clarity,

empathy and accountability

• Deep expertise in executive compensation, sales compensation & incentive
  
  
  

programs, equity strategy, benefits administration, operational governance, and

compliance.

• Demonstrated success preparing, delivering, and operationalizing proposals to
  
  
  

Boards and executive teams.

• Strong command of HR systems and analytics (Workday preferred), and a
  
  
  

passion for using data to drive better decisions and experiences.

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver results through both
  
  
  

mentorship and personal contribution.

• An expert collaborator who consistently invests in their relationships, embeds
  
  
  

deeply in the business, and has a one-team mindset

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• CCP/CBP certifications
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
  
  
  

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $184,450 - $342,550 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.