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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Labor and Employee Relations Group is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Labor Relations Senior Analyst.
The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage enterprise-wide projects and processes while developing and advising on strategic activities.
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Labor Relations, the person in this role will support the team’s objective to maintain positive labor and team member relations and provide management and executives with the tools and strategies to create a respectful Toyota Way culture that includes open, honest, two-way direct communication between team members and management.
The successful candidate will have:
Exceptional interpersonal skills; relationship management, negotiating, and ability to influence.
Strong ability to multi-task and solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills; ability to work successfully with all levels of leadership and staff.
This position is based at our North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.
What you’ll be doing
Labor Relations Strategy & Implementation
Provide labor expertise and guidance for strategic business decisions including labor/legal risks.
Advise management on labor issues including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, arbitration (with outside counsel), and other union relations communications and contract administration.
Participate in labor negotiations for unionized facilities – strategic planning, company proposal development and response, contribute “at the table” in collective bargaining.
Steering Committee Member of Labor Activity Response Team (LART).
Team Member Relations Strategy & Implementation
Promote Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) position on positive team member relations and expectations for all team members based on a foundation of safety, mutual trust and respect including facilitation of Positive Team Member Relations Training.
Partner with leaders, managers and team members across the enterprise to resolve team member relations concerns and increase team member engagement.
Provide guidance on any team member relations and performance issues that have a potential labor risk.
Partner with internal/external legal counsel to develop and maintain union campaign plans for all non-union field locations.
Analysis/Reporting
Perform detail analysis for workforce analytics, labor costs, and staffing planning.
Develop and communicate Labor Activity Reporting and analysis for management and executive review.
Partner with internal HR stakeholders to report/analyze compensation and benefit trends, employment stability, labor risks, etc.
Ensure all documentation and reporting is stored in appropriate format for retrieval.
Other Duties
Establish and maintain relationships with business partners, executives, operations managers, and corporate support staff.
Manage content on Microsoft Teams site – central repository for all current and historical labor relations data/ records.
Manage content on TMNA Corporate Campaign websites, coordinate with field locations, external consultants, internal stakeholders, and legal counsel.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a closely related field, or equivalent related professional HR work experience.
Project management experience, including developing, tracking, reporting, and ensuring key milestones are met and key success factors (quality, cost, safety, etc.) are achieved.
Human Resources experience in a corporate enterprise environment.
Experience communicating with and influencing stakeholders to align enterprise goals with employees and management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time; possibly higher percentage during peak periods.
Added bonus if you have
What We’ll Bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
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)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
