Talent Management Senior Manager

About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.

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TEAM

The Talent Management function is part of the HR Business Partnering function. Talent Management is currently a small team but You will be a sign of the company’s growing focus on employee development in order to help the company meet critical business goals and ensure employees are engaged and excited about their development opportunities.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Talent Management Director will be responsible for building the global talent management & development infrastructure. The position designs and implements talent management strategy, programs and processes, including assessment frameworks, development programs, career development, training and learning, talent development, and talent management/ performance management processes. This is a managerial position and you will lead the Talent Management Program Manager, reporting to Senior Director of HR Business Partner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build the global talent management & development strategy, & the infrastructure to deliver that strategy. Understand our priorities for talent and skills, and build a strategy for developing employees’ skills and knowledge within the organization. 
• Build and align talent management processes, systems and reporting to ensure they are integrated with our strategic talent agenda
• Assess, review, and strengthen talent development and assessment frameworks globally
• In collaboration with company senior leadership, develop, promote and facilitate Organization & Talent Review process and culture on an enterprise-wide basis. Work with senior leaders in the organization to design and implement succession planning, senior leadership development programs, or other programs this role identifies as being critical to achieve organizational goals.
• Establish frameworks for assessment and evaluation, addressing and identifying solutions for skills and knowledge gaps through development, training, and other strategies
• Design, launch, and management career development frameworks, programs, tools, opportunities for employees
• Design, implement and oversee a global training strategy and platform, including the identification and implementation of critical in-house training for new and existing staff
• Develop and lead group facilitation, training, and presentation to various organizational audiences when needed
• Manage and leverage relationships with external vendors in the performance management, succession planning, executive coaching and other related talent initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 10 years developing and leading talent management processes for a global organization including creating and implementing a global training platform
• Knowledge of the talent management cycle, including processes and programs in recruitment, competency modeling, performance management, career development, succession planning, and education and training
• Experience in implementing learning systems in a transformative organization including a thorough comprehension of organizational dynamics and change management
• Experience with vendor selection and management
• Experience operating in a forward thinking global business
• Successful track record working cross culturally
• Consultative and diagnostic skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication/presentation skills
• Able to build relationships cross-functionally, including building relationships with key stakeholders in the parent company and other Toyota Group companies
• Strong critical thinking skills - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Possesses complex problem solving skills – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong leadership skills – willingness and ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• Possesses high sense of urgency
• Effective self-management and project management ability
• Business fluency in English and Japanese

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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.