Principal Executive Compensation Analyst

The Principal Executive Compensation Analyst is a senior-level compensation professional responsible for the design, administration, analysis, and governance of executive compensation programs for senior leaders and executives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders, supporting executive compensation strategy, long-term incentive programs, and Board of Directors and Compensation Committee processes.  The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive compensation, equity and stock-based compensation, market benchmarking, governance, and compensation disclosures. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, executive presence, and the ability to manage highly confidential information. Responsibilities: Executive Compensation Strategy & Administration  • Support the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including:   • Base salary  • Annual incentive plans (STI)  • Long-term incentive programs (LTI)  • Equity and stock-based awards  • Executive retention programs  • Conduct market analyses using executive compensation surveys and external benchmark data.  • Evaluate executive pay levels against market competitiveness and internal equity principles.  • Prepare executive compensation recommendations and supporting analyses for senior leadership decisions.  Board and Compensation Committee Support  • Lead preparation of Compensation Committee and Board of Directors meeting materials.  • Develop high-quality executive compensation presentations, briefing documents, and decision support materials.  • Coordinate annual compensation review cycles for executive populations.  • Support meeting logistics, documentation, follow-up actions, and governance requirements.  Equity & Stock Compensation  • Administer executive equity programs including RSUs, PSUs, and other long-term incentives.  • Coordinate equity grant processes, vesting schedules, award modeling, and reporting.  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and external providers to ensure accurate administration.  • Support equity accounting, disclosure requirements, and compliance activities.  • Provide executive-level guidance on stock compensation program design and practices.  Analytics & Reporting  • Develop executive compensation models, scenarios, and financial impact analyses.  • Analyze compensation trends, pay equity considerations, retention risks, and incentive outcomes.  • Deliver insights and recommendations to senior HR and business leaders.  • Serve as a subject matter expert on executive compensation matters.  • Mentor junior compensation analysts and share best practices across the Total Rewards function.  • Minimum 10 years of progressive compensation experience.  • Minimum 5 years supporting executive compensation programs.  • Significant experience with equity and stock compensation administration.  • Experience preparing Board of Directors and Compensation Committee materials.  • Strong expertise in executive compensation benchmarking and market analysis.  • Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and data analytics skills.  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level audiences.  • Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and highly sensitive information.  • Knowledge of executive compensation governance and corporate board practices.  • Familiarity with SuccessFactors or other HRIS and compensation systems.  Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology