【業務内容詳細】 As a member of the Japan leadership team and a key partner to global HR, you will lead the full HR function in Japan, shaping and executing the people strategy to support business growth.
HR Strategy & Governance - Define and lead the HR operating model, governance, and people strategy for Japan - Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives to support business needs - Lead the localization and implementation of global HR initiatives
Talent & Leadership Development - Lead talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and manager capability-building programs to strengthen leadership across the organization - Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture through employee engagement initiatives
HR Operations & Compliance - Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and employment regulations while proactively managing risk - Oversee HR policies and programs across the employee lifecycle and drive operational excellence within the HR team - Lead compensation, benefits, and rewards strategy aligned with business objectives
Stakeholder Partnership & Execution - Serve as a trusted advisor to the Japan President and senior leadership team, providing HR guidance - Align stakeholders, set priorities, and execute HR initiatives - Partner with regional and global teams to represent Japan’s needs while supporting global objectives - Lead recruitment strategy to attract top bilingual talent
応募資格
必須
- Bachelor's degree or higher - Business-level English (able to present to and negotiate with global stakeholders) - 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with a track record of clear ownership of the people agenda in a Head of HR, HR Director, or senior HRBP capacity - Demonstrated experience in both HR strategy and HR operations — this role requires strength in both - Strong knowledge of Japanese labor law, employee relations, and compliance - Experience in organizational change, restructuring, or scale-up environments - Proven ability to work effectively with regional or global headquarters in a matrix structure - Mature leadership style with strong communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset - Hands-on execution capability — able to move from strategic planning to ground-level delivery without losing momentum
歓迎
- Background in life sciences, pharma, medtech, or related industries - Experience building or restructuring HR functions in a scaling organization - Track record of successfully introducing global programs into a Japan local context
Note for applicants: This role is designed for an HR leader who can own the full people agenda — strategy, execution, and team leadership. Candidates whose experience is primarily in HR operations or purely hands-on HR coordination are encouraged to apply only if they can clearly demonstrate readiness to step into a broader strategic leadership role.
