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Job description
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.
Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
Role Overview
Woven by Toyota is seeking a strategic, globally minded Director, Global Total Rewards — an experienced people leader and hands-on practitioner responsible for leading the design, governance, and delivery of compensation, benefits, payroll, equity, and global mobility programs across the organization.
This role will develop a competitive, equitable, compliant, and scalable Total Rewards strategy that supports Woven by Toyota's ability to attract, retain, motivate, and develop talent globally. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and regional HR teams.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and operational execution, with comfort using modern HR technology to drive Total Rewards programs in a dynamic, data-driven environment. Regular collaboration across global time zones is required.
Key Responsibilities
Global Total Rewards Strategy
Develop and implement Woven by Toyota's global Total Rewards philosophy and strategy
Align rewards programs with business priorities, talent strategy, company values, and financial objectives
Establish global principles while adapting programs to local market practices and regulatory requirements
Advise senior leadership on compensation, benefits, retention, and rewards-related risks
Build strong partnerships with Toyota related entities and external rewards providers
Compensation & Job Architecture
Lead global compensation structures, salary ranges, incentive programs, and retention programs
Oversee job architecture, job-code governance, career-track alignment, and market benchmarking
Strengthen internal equity, pay transparency, and pay-for-performance practices
Lead annual compensation planning and work with the Global Head of HR and HRBPs on annual performance review, promotion, calibration, and bonus processes
Guide complex offers, counteroffers, retention awards, and compensation exceptions
Ensure compensation decisions are data-driven, competitive, compliant, and aligned with the company's financial objectives
Partner with HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Partners, and Legal on compliance-related programs such as leave of absence and severance
Benefits, Payroll & Mobility
Establish the global strategy and governance model for employee benefits and wellbeing programs
Oversee benefits design, vendor management, enrollment, communications, program evaluation, and compliance audits
Provide strategic oversight of global payroll governance and payroll-related controls
Partner with Finance, Legal, HR Operations, and vendors on tax, social security, deductions, and compliance
Establish principles for international assignments, relocation, expatriate programs, and global mobility
Governance & Operations
Establish clear approval matrices, decision rights, documentation standards, and escalation procedures
Strengthen audit readiness, data privacy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
Partner with HRIS and HR Operations to improve data quality, systems, reporting, and process efficiency
Build scalable Total Rewards processes that support a growing global organization
Improve employee and manager understanding of Total Rewards programs through clear communication
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure alignment and execution of Total Rewards programs
Develop and execute communication strategies to help employees understand and value Total Rewards offerings
Build manager capability in understanding and applying compensation and benefits programs
Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a globally distributed Total Rewards team; clarify accountabilities across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Mobility, and regional HR teams
Operate with sound judgment, governance discipline, and risk awareness
Translate data and emerging capabilities into practical, business-relevant applications
Build trust and collaboration across HR and business stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team culture
Influence leaders across regions and functions without relying solely on formal authority
Apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies thoughtfully and responsibly to improve Total Rewards efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience — streamlining processes, enhancing analytics, reducing administrative effort, and freeing the team for higher-value strategic work
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, or a related HR discipline
Significant experience leading global or multi-country rewards programs
Deep expertise in compensation philosophy, job architecture, market pricing, incentive design, equity, and benefits
Experience partnering with senior executives, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders
Experience leading annual compensation and rewards planning processes
Strong understanding of rewards-related employment, tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Executive presence, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across cultures
Demonstrated experience leading executive compensation programs and managing Compensation Committee or Board-level processes, including executive benchmarking, incentive design, preparation of decision materials, meeting governance, approvals, minutes, and follow-up
Business-fluent English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a global technology, automotive, mobility, robotics, or high-growth company
Experience working across the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other international markets
Experience with SuccessFactors, Dayforce, compensation planning platforms, global payroll systems, and HR analytics
Experience implementing global job architecture, pay transparency, compensation harmonization, or pay-for-performance programs
Japanese language capability, or extensive experience working with Japanese stakeholders
Success Measures
Within the first 12–18 months, the Director will:
Establish and communicate a clear global Total Rewards philosophy. If changes applicable
Strengthen job architecture, job-code governance, and compensation decision processes
Improve consistency and transparency in compensation planning and promotion decisions
Establish an integrated global governance model for benefits, payroll, equity, and mobility
Improve rewards-related controls, data quality, compliance, and operational reliability
Build a high-performing Total Rewards team and strong partnerships with global stakeholders
Improve employee and manager understanding of Total Rewards programs
For positions based in Palo Alto, CA; the base pay ranges from $164,500 to $270,250 per year.
Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.
What We Offer
Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
A rewarding 401k program
Flexible vacation policy
Family planning and care benefits
We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
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Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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