American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Total Rewards Compensation Senior Strategist
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Marysville, Ohio, us, 43041
Total Rewards Compensation Senior Strategist
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
In this position, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leading the design and development of Total Rewards programs, plans, and structures that align with the business strategy across Honda, and affiliates to support all current and former associates. Total Rewards at Honda includes the following areas: compensation, associate benefits and wellness, retirement plans, and recognition. You’ll collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits Operations teams, business leaders, HR leaders, HR Business Partners to implement and manage strategically focused Total Rewards projects. This position will need to ensure they are kept up to date with best practice approaches and kept apprised of federal, state, and local applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Key Accountabilities
Researches, develops, and delivers innovative total rewards programs, plans, and structures aligned with Honda’s direction of total rewards offerings to attract, retain, and support associates. Leads the development, integration, and communication of updates to existing or new programs, plans, and policies for market competitiveness, internal equity, and cost forecasting and effectiveness; this includes partnering with the Compensation and Benefits Operations teams on any changes or new offerings.
Assesses the effectiveness of total rewards programs, plans, policies, and procedures and recommends enhancements or revisions when needed to meet company objectives. Collaborates, counsels, and advises on program/plan enhancements/changes; leading strategic initiatives and ensures clarity regarding deliverables, deadlines, resources, and communication plans.
Advises in setting total rewards strategy and direction for Honda, and affiliates. Partners with the Compensation and Benefit Operations teams on any new or changes to existing programs, offerings, and processes related to total rewards.
Ensures there is collaboration with the Benefits Operations team when coordinating with vendors on enhancements/changes to existing offerings and/or the addition of new offerings; works closely with Benefits broker to review benchmark analysis and identify trends in industry and with competitors to provide competitive and cutting-edge benefit, wellness, and retiree programs.
Ensures holistic design of compensation pay grade structures and of long- and short-term incentive plans; which may include executive compensation, stock options, and sales plans. Provides coordination with vendors on enhancements/changes to existing offerings and/or the addition of new offerings in partnership with the Compensation Operations team.
Manages and collaborates with HR Technology and HR Operations to ensure holistic approach to how key total rewards data is managed and integrated between systems. Collaborates to identify necessary changes in processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities.
Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or applicable field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 10 years’ total rewards experience designing, developing, leading and implementing total rewards programs, plans, and structures. Including 3+ years (or relevant experience) of large project management.
Advanced knowledge of domestic and international healthcare plans; with knowledge of benefit cost forecasting and budgeting.
Advanced knowledge of non‑exempt, exempt, and executive compensation administration; union experience a plus.
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills; proficient in MS Office Software with advanced Excel skills.
Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.
Ability to lead multiple cross‑functional projects.
Ability to develop advanced analytics from multiple data sources, interpret and analyse trends, and develop meaningful recommendations in a logical concise way.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detailed oriented with demonstrated organizational skills.
Familiarity with HR Systems data set‑up; SuccessFactors experience desired.
World at Work certification desired, not required.
Working Conditions
Open office environment as needed.
Expect roughly 5-10% of travel.
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
In this position, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leading the design and development of Total Rewards programs, plans, and structures that align with the business strategy across Honda, and affiliates to support all current and former associates. Total Rewards at Honda includes the following areas: compensation, associate benefits and wellness, retirement plans, and recognition. You’ll collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits Operations teams, business leaders, HR leaders, HR Business Partners to implement and manage strategically focused Total Rewards projects. This position will need to ensure they are kept up to date with best practice approaches and kept apprised of federal, state, and local applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Key Accountabilities
Researches, develops, and delivers innovative total rewards programs, plans, and structures aligned with Honda’s direction of total rewards offerings to attract, retain, and support associates. Leads the development, integration, and communication of updates to existing or new programs, plans, and policies for market competitiveness, internal equity, and cost forecasting and effectiveness; this includes partnering with the Compensation and Benefits Operations teams on any changes or new offerings.
Assesses the effectiveness of total rewards programs, plans, policies, and procedures and recommends enhancements or revisions when needed to meet company objectives. Collaborates, counsels, and advises on program/plan enhancements/changes; leading strategic initiatives and ensures clarity regarding deliverables, deadlines, resources, and communication plans.
Advises in setting total rewards strategy and direction for Honda, and affiliates. Partners with the Compensation and Benefit Operations teams on any new or changes to existing programs, offerings, and processes related to total rewards.
Ensures there is collaboration with the Benefits Operations team when coordinating with vendors on enhancements/changes to existing offerings and/or the addition of new offerings; works closely with Benefits broker to review benchmark analysis and identify trends in industry and with competitors to provide competitive and cutting-edge benefit, wellness, and retiree programs.
Ensures holistic design of compensation pay grade structures and of long- and short-term incentive plans; which may include executive compensation, stock options, and sales plans. Provides coordination with vendors on enhancements/changes to existing offerings and/or the addition of new offerings in partnership with the Compensation Operations team.
Manages and collaborates with HR Technology and HR Operations to ensure holistic approach to how key total rewards data is managed and integrated between systems. Collaborates to identify necessary changes in processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities.
Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or applicable field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 10 years’ total rewards experience designing, developing, leading and implementing total rewards programs, plans, and structures. Including 3+ years (or relevant experience) of large project management.
Advanced knowledge of domestic and international healthcare plans; with knowledge of benefit cost forecasting and budgeting.
Advanced knowledge of non‑exempt, exempt, and executive compensation administration; union experience a plus.
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills; proficient in MS Office Software with advanced Excel skills.
Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.
Ability to lead multiple cross‑functional projects.
Ability to develop advanced analytics from multiple data sources, interpret and analyse trends, and develop meaningful recommendations in a logical concise way.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detailed oriented with demonstrated organizational skills.
Familiarity with HR Systems data set‑up; SuccessFactors experience desired.
World at Work certification desired, not required.
Working Conditions
Open office environment as needed.
Expect roughly 5-10% of travel.
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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