Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
15 years of experience in HR leadership in global, multinational companies including HR business partnership roles, at regional or country level.
Experience with employment laws, regulations, and HR priorities within Japan.
Ability to communicate in English and Japanese fluently to support local relationship management.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience as an HR Business Partner with expertise in talent, performance, and development initiatives, change management, employee relations, and labour relations.
Experience leading and implementing global, large-scale HR operational projects including system applications, change management, business readiness, communications, and capability building.
Ability to influence and partner with all levels of leadership to drive continuous improvement and organizational change.
Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate large, complex changes across multiple stakeholder groups.
Exceptional personal and professional credibility, including responsiveness, business focus, integrity, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize effectively across competing demands.