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HR Director
<p data-start="115" data-end="201">Location: Tokyo<br data-start="134" data-end="137" /> Salary: ¥20,000,000<br data-start="160" data-end="163" /> Reference Number: 06940-0013285377</p><hr data-start="203" data-end="206" /><h3 data-start="208" data-end="228">Job Purpose:</h3><p data-start="230" data-end="682">We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner to play a senior leadership role in providing comprehensive HR services across all departments in the Japan organization. This individual will collaborate closely with management to hire, develop, and retain top talent, aligning HR strategies with the business goals. As a trusted advisor, you will lead HR initiatives, ensuring the effective implementation of HR strategies in Japan.</p><hr data-start="684" data-end="687" /><h3 data-start="689" data-end="718">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-start="720" data-end="2440"><li data-start="720" data-end="836"><p data-start="722" data-end="836">Develop and execute HR strategies that align with both global/regional priorities and Japan's business objectives.</p></li><li data-start="837" data-end="965"><p data-start="839" data-end="965">Lead HR efforts in organizational transformation, guiding the shift towards an end-to-end portfolio of services and solutions.</p></li><li data-start="966" data-end="1091"><p data-start="968" data-end="1091">Support leadership through organizational changes such as restructuring, leadership transitions, mergers, and acquisitions.</p></li><li data-start="1092" data-end="1206"><p data-start="1094" data-end="1206">Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, leveraging your HR expertise to deliver value to the business.</p></li><li data-start="1207" data-end="1352"><p data-start="1209" data-end="1352">Drive a culture of Servant Leadership by reinforcing organizational values and guiding management and teams to align with these principles.</p></li><li data-start="1353" data-end="1452"><p data-start="1355" data-end="1452">Continuously improve HR processes by reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines.</p></li><li data-start="1453" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1455" data-end="1606">Collaborate with global HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, DEI, HR Operations) to implement successful HR initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1607" data-end="1723"><p data-start="1609" data-end="1723">Address complex employee relations issues, offering practical solutions and partnering with HRBPs where necessary.</p></li><li data-start="1724" data-end="1841"><p data-start="1726" data-end="1841">Consult with legal teams on employee relations matters, representing the company during hearings or investigations.</p></li><li data-start="1842" data-end="1975"><p data-start="1844" data-end="1975">Support a "Speak Up" culture by partnering with Ethics &amp; Compliance, leading investigations and corrective actions when needed.</p></li><li data-start="1976" data-end="2135"><p data-start="1978" data-end="2135">Work with Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion teams to champion initiatives that support a diverse and inclusive workplace, contributing to a competitive edge.</p></li><li data-start="2136" data-end="2238"><p data-start="2138" data-end="2238">Regularly engage with management and employees to identify emerging HR challenges and opportunities.</p></li><li data-start="2239" data-end="2353"><p data-start="2241" data-end="2353">Provide senior-level HR guidance to ensure the HR department consistently meets business needs and expectations.</p></li><li data-start="2354" data-end="2440"><p data-start="2356" data-end="2440">Mentor and inspire the HR team, fostering their professional growth and development.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="2442" data-end="2445" /><h3 data-start="2447" data-end="2486">Required Skills and Experience:</h3><ul data-start="2488" data-end="3176"><li data-start="2488" data-end="2599"><p data-start="2490" data-end="2599">Proven experience in a senior HR business partner or HR leadership role, ideally within a large organization.</p></li><li data-start="2600" data-end="2729"><p data-start="2602" data-end="2729">Strong ability to manage complex HR issues, including organizational transformation, employee relations, and change management.</p></li><li data-start="2730" data-end="2854"><p data-start="2732" data-end="2854">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</p></li><li data-start="2855" data-end="2966"><p data-start="2857" data-end="2966">Deep understanding of HR best practices, policies, and legal frameworks, particularly in the Japanese market.</p></li><li data-start="2967" data-end="3076"><p data-start="2969" data-end="3076">Experience working with global HR teams to implement HR strategies and initiatives across multiple regions.</p></li><li data-start="3077" data-end="3176"><p data-start="3079" data-end="3176">A collaborative, strategic mindset with a focus on driving business results through HR practices.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="3178" data-end="3181" /><h3 data-start="3183" data-end="3214">Additional Information:</h3><ul data-start="3216" data-end="3505"><li data-start="3216" data-end="3402"><p data-start="3218" data-end="3402">The role will require strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple HR functions while working closely with business leaders to support the company's strategic direction.</p></li><li data-start="3403" data-end="3505"><p data-start="3405" data-end="3505">You will be a key player in shaping the organization's HR culture and driving its long-term success.</p></li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ(以下、当社)がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約(<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>)をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljay5TY2hlZWxlLjI2NDcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 20.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p data-start="115" data-end="201">Location: Tokyo<br data-start="134" data-end="137" /> Salary: ¥20,000,000<br data-start="160" data-end="163" /> Reference Number: 06940-0013285377</p><hr data-start="203" data-end="206" /><h3 data-start="208" data-end="228">Job Purpose:</h3><p data-start="230" data-end="682">We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner to play a senior leadership role in providing comprehensive HR services across all departments in the Japan organization. This individual will collaborate closely with management to hire, develop, and retain top talent, aligning HR strategies with the business goals. As a trusted advisor, you will lead HR initiatives, ensuring the effective implementation of HR strategies in Japan.</p><hr data-start="684" data-end="687" /><h3 data-start="689" data-end="718">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-start="720" data-end="2440"><li data-start="720" data-end="836"><p data-start="722" data-end="836">Develop and execute HR strategies that align with both global/regional priorities and Japan's business objectives.</p></li><li data-start="837" data-end="965"><p data-start="839" data-end="965">Lead HR efforts in organizational transformation, guiding the shift towards an end-to-end portfolio of services and solutions.</p></li><li data-start="966" data-end="1091"><p data-start="968" data-end="1091">Support leadership through organizational changes such as restructuring, leadership transitions, mergers, and acquisitions.</p></li><li data-start="1092" data-end="1206"><p data-start="1094" data-end="1206">Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, leveraging your HR expertise to deliver value to the business.</p></li><li data-start="1207" data-end="1352"><p data-start="1209" data-end="1352">Drive a culture of Servant Leadership by reinforcing organizational values and guiding management and teams to align with these principles.</p></li><li data-start="1353" data-end="1452"><p data-start="1355" data-end="1452">Continuously improve HR processes by reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines.</p></li><li data-start="1453" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1455" data-end="1606">Collaborate with global HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, DEI, HR Operations) to implement successful HR initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1607" data-end="1723"><p data-start="1609" data-end="1723">Address complex employee relations issues, offering practical solutions and partnering with HRBPs where necessary.</p></li><li data-start="1724" data-end="1841"><p data-start="1726" data-end="1841">Consult with legal teams on employee relations matters, representing the company during hearings or investigations.</p></li><li data-start="1842" data-end="1975"><p data-start="1844" data-end="1975">Support a "Speak Up" culture by partnering with Ethics &amp; Compliance, leading investigations and corrective actions when needed.</p></li><li data-start="1976" data-end="2135"><p data-start="1978" data-end="2135">Work with Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion teams to champion initiatives that support a diverse and inclusive workplace, contributing to a competitive edge.</p></li><li data-start="2136" data-end="2238"><p data-start="2138" data-end="2238">Regularly engage with management and employees to identify emerging HR challenges and opportunities.</p></li><li data-start="2239" data-end="2353"><p data-start="2241" data-end="2353">Provide senior-level HR guidance to ensure the HR department consistently meets business needs and expectations.</p></li><li data-start="2354" data-end="2440"><p data-start="2356" data-end="2440">Mentor and inspire the HR team, fostering their professional growth and development.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="2442" data-end="2445" /><h3 data-start="2447" data-end="2486">Required Skills and Experience:</h3><ul data-start="2488" data-end="3176"><li data-start="2488" data-end="2599"><p data-start="2490" data-end="2599">Proven experience in a senior HR business partner or HR leadership role, ideally within a large organization.</p></li><li data-start="2600" data-end="2729"><p data-start="2602" data-end="2729">Strong ability to manage complex HR issues, including organizational transformation, employee relations, and change management.</p></li><li data-start="2730" data-end="2854"><p data-start="2732" data-end="2854">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</p></li><li data-start="2855" data-end="2966"><p data-start="2857" data-end="2966">Deep understanding of HR best practices, policies, and legal frameworks, particularly in the Japanese market.</p></li><li data-start="2967" data-end="3076"><p data-start="2969" data-end="3076">Experience working with global HR teams to implement HR strategies and initiatives across multiple regions.</p></li><li data-start="3077" data-end="3176"><p data-start="3079" data-end="3176">A collaborative, strategic mindset with a focus on driving business results through HR practices.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="3178" data-end="3181" /><h3 data-start="3183" data-end="3214">Additional Information:</h3><ul data-start="3216" data-end="3505"><li data-start="3216" data-end="3402"><p data-start="3218" data-end="3402">The role will require strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple HR functions while working closely with business leaders to support the company's strategic direction.</p></li><li data-start="3403" data-end="3505"><p data-start="3405" data-end="3505">You will be a key player in shaping the organization's HR culture and driving its long-term success.</p></li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ(以下、当社)がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約(<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>)をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljay5TY2hlZWxlLjI2NDcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-09-04T05:14:14Z

Hr Director Job in Tokyo | Robert Half