🕒 18 days ago
The Head of Total Rewards will lead the development and implementation of GoGlobal's Total Reward strategy, focusing on compensation, benefits, and job architecture while collaborating closely with senior leadership.
Director, Global Head of Total Rewards
📅 Aug 28
Total Rewards StrategyCompensationJob ArchitectureMarket Benchmarking
📜 Description
- Develop and implement a global Total Rewards philosophy aligned with business and talent priorities.
- Lead compensation structures, job architecture, market benchmarking, incentive programs, and annual compensation planning.
- Oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, payroll governance, and global mobility principles.
- Strengthen approval processes, controls, audit readiness, data quality, compliance, and HR systems.
- Partner with executive leaders and HR, Finance, Legal, and business teams on rewards decisions and communications.
- Lead and develop a globally distributed Total Rewards team, using technology and analytics to improve operations.
🛠️ Requirements
- 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
✨ Benefits
- 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
- 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
Full job description
About Woven by Toyota
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.
About Woven by Toyota 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. Important Points All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated. The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version. We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Salary - Based on experience Work Hours - Flexible working time Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated) Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated) Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance Housing Allowance Retirement Benefits Rental Cars Support In-house Training Program (software study/language study) 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.
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
Compensation & Job Architecture
Benefits, Payroll & Mobility
Governance & Operations
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Leadership
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
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