Our client is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support people leaders across designated regions within a global industrial technology business.
This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives in employee engagement, inclusion, performance management, and workforce planning, enhancing leadership capabilities and organizational growth. The position includes bonus eligibility and is based in Central Tokyo with HR shared service support.
Key Responsibilities:
Coach leaders to foster inclusive culture and improve employee engagement
Advise on performance management including goal setting and improvement plans
Guide managers on employee relations and workplace policy interpretation
Lead workforce planning and organizational talent assessment with leaders
Develop manager capability in talent selection, development, and retention
Partner with COEs to deploy IDE initiatives and inclusive growth strategies
Analyze engagement and workforce data to recommend HR initiatives
Support change management during acquisitions, restructuring, and ramp-ups
Coach leaders on talent review processes and development planning
Collaborate with TA to influence talent selection decisions
Requirements:
8+ years experience in Human Resources or Talent Management
Strong knowledge of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) principles
Experience in employee engagement strategy and data analysis
Expertise in performance management lifecycle and coaching
Skilled in employee relations and workplace investigations
Workforce planning and organizational talent assessment skills
Project management skills with data-driven decision making
Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English
Experience coaching and influencing leaders at multiple levels
Knowledge of organizational design and change management