Senior Analyst, HR Business Advisor Project Management

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Human Resources Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Senior Analyst, HR Business Advisor Project Management to support our Regional Manufacturing customers.

• Lead and manage various regional HR projects, such as talent acquisition and recruitment, employee relations and engagements, legal and regulatory compliance, strategic human resource planning, and human resources technology and analytics.
• Work with cross-functional areas, such as Policy, Benefits, Compensation, Analytics, HR Technology (HRt), Information Technology (ITx), Payroll, Internal Communications, North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs), Finance, and Product Support to build relationships and align project goals and expectations.
• Lead and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Monitor and track project progress, budget, and quality, and report on key metrics and outcomes.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks and escalate as needed.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, sponsors, and regional and local HR and NAMC leadership.
• Apply best practices and methodologies in HR project management and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other HR project managers and functional leads to share best practices and lessons learned.
• Evaluate project outcomes and impacts; provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, such as project plans, status reports, risk registers, and change requests, practicing PDCA (plan-do-check-act).
• Foster positive team member relations in all aspects of the project.
• Drive open and transparent communications across the project team, stakeholder organizations, and regional and local HR leadership team to promote a culture of nemawashi (laying the groundwork or foundation, building consensus), feedback, and project acceptance.

• Solid HR background, preferably with experience in more than one discipline with strong/demonstrated people leadership and project management experience.
• Experience leading projects.
• Exceptional facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate multiple, frequently changing and/or competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Bachelor's degree or higher OR equivalent professional work experience that is relevant to this position.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Business, Liberal Arts, or Communications.
• Toyota NAMC experience or manufacturing experience working in a Toyota Production System.
• Leadership experience within Toyota.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with Tableau and/or Power BI.

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).