Assistant Manager of Compensation

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

Are you experienced, flexible and self-motivated? Are you skilled and energized by collaboration and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy a challenging and vibrant work environment?

If this sounds like you, you may be The Right One! Please continue on to learn more about this opportunity. Don’t forget to take a look at our comprehensive benefits!

SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of analysis and project management of the Compensation function for Toyota Tsusho America. With a focus on providing high performance, high caring, and purpose driven HR services for a diverse workforce to achieve the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategic direction.

Works in conjunction with the entire Human Resource Department in its efforts to support, by means of strategic collaboration and partnerships with, the varied Toyota Tsusho businesses in North America as assigned by HR Management. The use of the term “the company” or “employees” is defined as Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. and/or any affiliate.

The Compensation Assistant Project Manager supports the Company’s U.S. compensation strategies. You will be a critical liaison with both internal and external partners to ensure compliance while also leading the design, development, and execution of the Company’s compensation program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Human Resources and business units to contribute to the Company’s development and maintenance of compensation programs in alignment with the Company’s pay philosophy. Champion incentive programs that meet company objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement.

• Lead annual compensation projects such as merit, bonus, incentive and executive compensation programs.

• Analyze daily compensation transactions across the organization, ensuring fairness, equity, and accuracy in compliance with established Company programs, policies, and federal/state laws and regulations.

• Create effective communication plans outlining pay structures, grades, guidelines and practices. Present annual compensation review and impact to senior executive team.

• Evaluate jobs and maintain job descriptions, job architecture and approval workflow.

• Compile and analyze highly sensitive data for usage in salary surveys and to perform market and trend analysis. Regularly reviews compensation data to identify equity, compression or geographical differentials.

• Identify areas for process improvement and work with vendors for configuration builds that support the Company's multiple pay programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or applicable field and typically 10+ years of Compensation or Total Rewards experience.

CERTIFICATIONS

CPP Preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency working in HRIS Systems (Workday and Compensation Market Research systems preferred).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Workday HRIS – Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation

• Capacity to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with outstanding customer service skills

• Must be highly motivated, able to work independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Knowledgeable of various state and federal requirements, including FLSA highly preferred

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Exceptional attention to detail.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Consistent with the Company’s Flexible Work Arrangement* policy, an essential function of an on-site/office-based position requires an employee to perform a regular portion of their duties at a Company facility. In person collaboration is a critical component of your job and vitally important to innovation, all of which can only be accomplished working on site.  Working in this manner is consistent with the Company’s philosophy of “kaizen,” as well as facilitates important team interactions, enhances learning and development, and supports relationship building. These functions are critical to our business operations and consistent with the Company’s value of “genchi, genbutsu, genjitsu” to see and understand where work is done.

If your role is as a member of management, you will use in person work time to train, develop and motivate employees. Further, through observation and assessment of processes, you will identify opportunities to enhance employee effectiveness and productivity. 

*A flexible work arrangement is dependent on the nature, scope, essential job functions, requirements, and location of the position.   

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.