SAP Head People & Culture HR Director 

Czechia, Prague, Prague 

188067315

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Head of People and Culture in Japan is accountable for all people and culture topics in scope in Japan, including strategy rollout, driving high employee engagement, creating a consistent, high-performance and growth culture environment.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Drive local people and location strategies aligned with SAP’s global vision while addressing Japan’s unique market dynamics.
• Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders, promoting synergy, transparency, and shared goals.
• Orchestrates all People & Culture functions and topics locally, to ensure alignment with business strategy and local and legal requirements.
• Cultivate and amplify a vibrant corporate culture rooted in our values. Promote employee engagement, cohesion, and a sense of belonging that aligns with SAP’s identity.
• Act as the primary liaison with social partners, government authorities, and compliance bodies, ensuring our practices meet local labour laws and standards.
• Ensure all People & Culture initiatives, policies, policies and practices align with local regulations, maintaining operational excellence and mitigating risks.
• Drive local leadership culture and development in line with SAP's global framework while serving as a member of the local Executive Leadership Team.
• Elevate SAP’s employer brand by leading internal and external communications, leveraging social media and other platforms to showcase our vibrant culture and attract top talent.
• Partners with multiple teams to foster health and safety environment.
• Manage escalations and implement compliant solutions to people- related challenges

YOUR PROFILE

• A dynamic leader with proven experience in HR, People Relations, well-versed in Japanese labor laws and social partner relations, preferably within the tech or multinational sectors.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate global objectives into impactful local practices.
• An excellent communicator and influencer, capable of building strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with a passion for creating an engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Loves using data insights for advising business and decision making

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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.