Senior HR Business Partner – Manufacturing Operations
An international manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support people initiatives at a key production site in Japan. This role will partner closely with business leaders and employees to drive workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and HR operations that support business performance and organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to support people-related initiatives and operational objectives
- Provide HR guidance on workforce planning, staffing, and organizational needs
- Support recruitment activities to ensure timely hiring for business requirements
- Coordinate and monitor employee training and development programs
- Support talent identification, career development, and succession planning activities
- Facilitate performance management processes and employee development initiatives
- Promote employee engagement and workplace inclusion initiatives
- Maintain positive employee and labor relations while supporting workforce communication
- Advise managers on employee relations matters and workplace issues
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR procedures
- Support continuous improvement of HR processes and people practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including business partnering or HR management responsibilities
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or automotive-related environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of Japanese labor law and employment practices
- Fluent Japanese and English communication skills
- Experience with HR information systems and HR data management
- Experience supporting employee and labor relations activities
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting employee development and organizational initiatives is an advantage