Head of Total Rewards

NETGEAR has embarked on a significant transformation journey that builds on its strong heritage as a leader in networking and is committed to investing in innovation that will delight and protect customers. Over the past year, NETGEAR has implemented the first phase of its transformation by reorganizing the team, defining new values, purpose and mission, implementing operational improvements, and developing long-term strategies and investment plans for each of its three business units.  

In tandem with this, the People function is also undergoing a significant transformation to modernize and globalize the function to deliver on our People Team Why: “To power our Ne(x)t Gear as a high performing organization, by driving extraordinary people experiences that Align, Engage, and Transform NETGEAR to deliver winning business results”.  

To help deliver on this mission, we are hiring a forward-thinking Head of Total Rewards to join our team to lead our global compensation, benefits, and people operations strategy. As a key member of the People Leadership Team, you will ​design, ​build and manage programs that attract, retain, and support top talent across our multinational footprint — while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and governance. 
 
This is a high-impact role for a strategic​, creative,  ​and operational leader with deep expertise in ​global ​compensation​ (base, bonus, equity, exec)​,​ benefits, ​and ​people operations within a public tech company.  It reports directly to the SVP, People. This role can be remote or if based in the Bay area this will be a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities 

Total Rewards Strategy & Execution 

• Design, implement, and manage competitive global broad base compensation and benefits programs that align with our business strategy and talent philosophy.

• Lead annual compensation cycles including base pay, bonus, and long-term incentives.

• Collaborate closely with the SVP, People and external compensation advisors to develop executive pay recommendations and pay-for-performance alignment. 

• Manage the operational aspects of executive compensation, including benchmarking (via compensation consultant), STI and LTI design, and compliance with public company disclosure requirements. 

• Support the preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee, including market data, modeling, and governance documentation. 

• Ensure executive pay programs align with company performance, shareholder expectations, and internal equity principles. 

• Working with finance, monitor equity plan health, including share pool usage, dilution, and executive ownership guideline adherence.

• Assist in developing and maintaining executive compensation policies, including change-in-control provisions, and severance arrangements. 

• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to prepare public company disclosures (e.g., CD&A, Summary Compensation Table, CEO Pay Ratio, Say-on-Pay). 

• Stay informed on evolving trends in investor expectations and proxy advisor guidelines (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis). 

• Evaluate and evolve benefits offerings to meet employee needs across regions while balancing cost and scalability. 

• Ensure market competitiveness and pay equity through regular benchmarking, audits, and analytics. 

• Lead​ and ​implement​ large-scale ​communication and ​change management initiatives related to compensation, benefits, ​and ​​rewards modernization. 

• ​​In-depth knowledge, experience managing compliance with legal, tax, regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits in different markets.​​​ 

Qualifications 

• 10+ years of total rewards experience. Must have experience working in ​a public​ global tech company​.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCP, SPHR) is a plus.  ​ 

• Proven experience in executive compensation strategy and operations, including preparation of materials for Compensation Committee review. 

• Deep expertise in global compensation structures, equity programs, and reward/benefits, with solid understanding of international trends, developments in these areas. 

• Strong knowledge of strategic planning, decision-making within global context. 

• Significant experience in developing innovative approaches to complex problems in global organizations. 

• Strategic thinking, with ability to collaborate effectively with other senior professionals to develop and implement major programs. 

• Proven experience working with external compensation consultants and interpreting benchmarking data. 

• Ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively, fostering team dynamics, performance to maintain high-quality standards. 

• Demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed or matrixed teams. 

• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.  

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, strong Excel experience.   

Preferred Experience 

• Familiarity with SEC proxy reporting, Say-on-Pay, and shareholder communications. 

• M&A and post-deal HR integration experience is a plus. 

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Company Statement/Values:  

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.  

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. 

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity. 

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.