Job Summary Overview:

This position serves as a HR business partner, change agent and member of the Japan management team to support the business strategy and growth plan for Japan.   It is also a member of the Global HR team to drive and implement corporate-driven HR policy, programs, and services in his/her responsible countries.

General Responsibilities:

·       Serves as an HR operational business partner to shape and implement all HR aspects to support Japan business strategy in alignment with Corporate/Regional Human Resources policies, practices, and programs.

·       Is a coach (provided effective guidance) to Japan management team.

·       Keeps an effective ear to the ground; hands-on to hear the voice of the employees.

·       Assesses and aligns Japan talent with the business direction and understands what HR levers to use to drive this success.

·       Partners with business heads to attract (recruit) key talent; refine and align recruitment process and program; act as an ambassador for talent acquisition internally and externally.

·       Implements corporate-aligned goals setting, performance management, and compensation programs including job levelling, position benchmarking, base salary, benefits etc in conjunction with Global Compensation and Benefits.

·       Leads talent reviews and implement succession planning, talent (management) development plans.

·       Leads and coordinates employee resolutions with appropriate leadership and appraises GM, North Asia and Sr. Director Human Resources, Asia Pacific of potential high-profile or employee-related litigation issues.

·       Handles administrative procedures regarding benefit program, medical and social insurance, work-related injuries, attendance/leave, and personal information to ensure compliances and laws were met accordingly.  

·       Maintains updated and timely Japan employee data in corporate HR system (HCM).

·       Maintains updated HR analytics and interpretation, e.g.: turnover, vacancy factor, HC, exit interview data, cycle time to hire.

·       Ensures HR compliance and corporate governance; and informs GM, North Asia and Sr.  Director Human Resources, Asia Pacific on key issues in a timely manner.

·       Participates and contributes in Regional/Global HR initiatives/projects

 

Knowledge/Educational Requirements:

·       BS or BA, management, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines 

·       5 - 8 years of experience in a HR business partner role for Japan

·       Prior work experience in Medical Device / Pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage

·       Hands-on, roll up the sleeves leader / business partner who understands how to get things done; self-starter.

·       Demonstrated thought-partner / advisor to GM, North Asia and Japan management team

·       Strong organizational, project management, interpersonal, negotiation /influencing and collaboration skills

·       Fluent in Japanese.  Conversant in the English language (both verbal and written)

·       Proficient in usage mobile devises and strong computer program skills:  Microsoft windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

 

This job description is not all inclusive and is intended to capture many of the job functions.  Special projects and other tasks may be required by management.