Ricardo Yamada

About Ricardo Yamada

With over ten years working with large manufacturing industries, I had the opportunity to accumulate a lot of knowledge regarding compensation strategy practices at different countries, levels (operational, professional, and executive), and specialties. In these years I have worked with different methodologies and consultancies, including Mercer, Tower Watson, and others very known in the market. In the automotive industry, I participated in projects of factories closing and opening in Brazil. Later with Electrolux Brazil, I had the opportunity to lead compensation projects in different countries and markets such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Since 2019 I have been part of the compensation team for Electrolux North America, which leads compensation projects for the operation in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.From our HQ located in Charlotte NC, I lead compensation projects linked from sales inventive plans to manufacturing operators compensation structure review projects.

Experience

1. Sr Compensation and Rewards Specialist - North America Region

   Electrolux Group

   Jun 2019 — Present · US

   Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2015 Electrolux had sales of SEK 123 billion and employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com.As Senior Compensation and Rewards Specialist, I provide expert support for compensation, recognition, and rewards programs for Electrolux North America business, which embraces the US, Canada, and Mexico, from our regional HQ located in Charlotte NC. My role is responsible to coordinate corporate rewards programs, conducting internal and external cost analyses, leading compensation projects, and supporting enhancements of reward and recognition programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure the competitiveness of the business when it comes to talent attraction and retention for all different type of professional levels and expertise within the business (Ex: Executives, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineers, IT, etc.…)• Develop and evolve an organization’s pay scale and structure• Determine competitive wage rates and change as necessary• Work with HRBPs and leaders to help develop promotion and retention strategies for existing employees• Conduct market analysis to evaluate compensation trends and practices, pay methodologies, and related economical trends.• Lead compensation program initiatives, including organization classification reviews, rewards policies and practices, salary structures, sales commissions and short-term incentive programs

Education

• Universidade Federal do Paraná

  Data System Management, IT

  2007 — 2008

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

  MBA - Project Management, Business Management

  2017 — 2018

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Planejamento Empresarial
• Negociação
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Cost Control
• Planejamento Estratégico
• Indústria Automobilística
• Contract Negotiation