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Director, Compensation

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Texas - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 08/12/2011
Company Name SunPower
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Director, Compensation
 
   
Job ID 
 9309
Job Location 
 Austin, TX
Job Category 
 
 
 

What We Do

Are you ready to change the future? You have the opportunity to join the company that helped establish solar markets around the world and continues to innovate in the renewable energy space. SunPower is one of the top three global solar companies by revenue with facilities in the US, Europe and Asia and we are seeking talented people to join us in building a clean energy future.

Widely recognized as the world’s standard for solar, SunPower produces the world’s highest efficiency solar products. Our quality and reliability standards far exceed those of any other company in the industry. And we focus on our customers - such as Macy’s, Microsoft, Whole Foods Market and the U.S. Department of Energy - by guaranteeing performance.

SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees’ commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. We are also committed to our employees’ growth through robust career development programs. 

In an industry that is reshaping the world’s energy future, there’s no better place to be than SunPower.

Summary

The Director of Compensation will be responsible for leading the compensation function globally and driving all areas of compensation including:
• Executive compensation, including preparation of materials for Compensation Committee, and with Legal, CD&A 
• Market analysis, including managing of compensation survey participation 
• Job analysis and design; job structure management 
• Sales and incentive compensation design and implementation 
• Equity compensation at all levels of the company 
• Reward/recognition program design and management 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to recruiting and HR Business Partners in compensation matters, setting guidelines, managing exception, providing creative solutions to compensation problems 
• Take a lead role in managing executive (VP and up) compensation, particularly in the offer and design stages 
• Be actively involved in the broader compensation community, providing insights into emerging trends and how they might apply to SunPower 
• Be the recognized thought leader on all compensation matters within SunPower 
• Drive compensation communications, ensuring that programs are understood, appreciated, and appropriately utilized 
• Ensure that SunPower’s compensation practices are aligned with our compensation philosophy and our business needs 
• Drive operational excellence for compensation processes 
• Manage and mentor compensation staff, both direct reports and those with compensation responsibilities globally 

Qualifications, Education, and Experience
• BA plus 10 years experience; MBA preferred 
• At least 5 years experience in a compensation leadership role 
• Experience in all fields of compensation 
• Ability to operate at all levels of the company, from first-line factory worker to Board level. 
• Broader HR experience (e.g. HR Business Partner; global rewards) a plus 
• Strong executive presence 
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to work in cross functional teams is critical 
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills 
• Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced MS excel skills 
• Creative and practical thinker 
• Drive to cross the finish line; a tendency toward action

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, SunPower is a company committed to offering a benefits package that provides security and well-being to its employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners.

If you are interested in joining SunPower, please apply by following the link below or apply on-line at http://us.sunpowercorp.com/about/find-a-position.php.

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