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# Director, Global Head of Total Rewards at Woven by Toyota

- **Company:** Woven by Toyota
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/woven-by-toyota/b04b9959-b190-4ed8-b742-86a6d8983b02

## 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

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. ・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage ・A rewarding 401k program ・Flexible vacation policy ・Family planning and care benefits

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.

## About Woven by Toyota

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woven by Toyota is a wholly owned Toyota subsidiary that develops software-driven mobility technologies, including an automotive software platform, automated driving systems, and the Woven City test course.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan (US offices in Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; Brooklyn, NY)
- **Founded**: April 2023 (predecessor company Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, Inc. was established in March 2018)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (subsidiary; the company was formed from Toyota’s internal R&D unit)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Automotive software, mobility technology, automated driving, cloud infrastructure
- **Target customers**: B2B primarily – automotive OEMs, Toyota Group companies, and mobility ecosystem partners
- **Mission**: “To challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation.”
- **Purpose**: Drive the future of movement and enhance well-being for all

## Products & Services
- **[Arene](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: A state-of-the-art software platform that unifies and accelerates automotive software development (SaaS/platform).
- **[Automated Driving](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: AI- and data-driven automated driving technologies designed to pursue zero traffic accidents (software/hardware).
- **[Woven City](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: A test course for mobility where Weavers and Inventors co-create new mobility products and services (physical testbed).
- **[Cloud & AI Infrastructure](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: Foundational infrastructure for cross-company collaboration, providing tools, resources, and workflows for internal and partner teams (internal platform).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (wholly owned subsidiary; not independently valued)
- **Key Metric**: ~2,500 employees (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 100% owned by Toyota Motor Corporation; collaborates with Toyota Group companies and external mobility partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth from predecessor (TRI-AD) to ~2,500; expansion of Woven City and Arene platform; multiple US office locations (Palo Alto, Seattle, Ann Arbor, Brooklyn).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Toyota Group backing**: Access to decades of automotive craftsmanship, safety standards, and global manufacturing scale.
- **Human-centric innovation**: Focus on safety, quality, and responsible innovation as core differentiators.
- **Unique testbed**: Woven City provides a real-world environment to validate mobility technologies.
- **Cross-functional culture**: “Kakezan” (multiplication) – combining diverse strengths across global teams.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Scaling the Arene platform, advancing automated driving capabilities, and operationalizing Woven City as a co-creation hub.
- **Direction**: Transforming Toyota from an automaker into a mobility company; achieving zero traffic accidents and expanding the definition of mobility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Guided by “The 7 Threads” values – Drive Change for Others, Start the Momentum, Embrace Kakezan, etc. Emphasis on trust, mutual respect, and thoughtful debate.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Hybrid options, no core hours, practices designed for global teams across time zones.
- **Notable perks**: Mobility support (relocation assistance, cross-cultural guidance), opportunities to collaborate with engineers across the Toyota Group, hands-on cross-functional teamwork.
- **Engineering culture**: Global by design (Japan, US, UK); open communication and shared ownership; focus on quality and speed.

## Sources
1. [woven.toyota – Careers](https://woven.toyota/en/careers/)
2. [woven.toyota – Company Profile](https://woven.toyota/en/company/profile/)
3. [woven.toyota – Homepage](https://woven.toyota/en/)
4. [woven.toyota – Company Overview](https://www.woven.toyota/en/company/)
5. [woven.toyota – Culture](https://woven.toyota/en/careers/culture/)

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