Director, Global Head of Total Rewards

Woven Planet

. Develop and implement Woven by Toyota's global Total Rewards philosophy and strategy .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLead💰 $164,500 - $270,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and implementing global Total Rewards strategies, aligning compensation and benefits programs with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior leadership on compensation-related matters.

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Total Rewards Strategy DevelopmentGlobal Compensation ManagementRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseExecutive Compensation ProgramsTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Compensation PhilosophyJob ArchitectureMarket PricingIncentive DesignBenefits DesignPayroll GovernanceData PrivacyAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsExecutive PresenceInfluencing SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretion

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Industry Keywords

Total RewardsCompensationBenefitsPayrollRegulatory RequirementsMarket BenchmarkingPay TransparencyRetention ProgramsGlobal MobilityEmployee Wellbeing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 partnerships with Toyota related entities and external rewards providers
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, performance review, promotion, calibration, and bonus processes
Guide complex offers, counteroffers, retention awards, and compensation exceptions
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
Establish principles for international assignments, relocation, expatriate programs, and global mobility
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 for a growing global organization
Develop communication strategies and build manager capability around Total Rewards programs
Lead, coach, and develop a globally distributed Total Rewards team
Apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve Total Rewards efficiency, analytics, scalability, and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
A rewarding 401k program
Flexible vacation policy
Family planning and care benefits
Short term and long term incentives
Comprehensive benefits package