The Executive HR Manager, Japan is the senior HR lead for the Japan business, supporting approximately 70 employees and working as part of the broader APAC HR team. The role partners closely with Japan and regional leaders to align people strategies with business goals, ensure compliance with Japan employment requirements, and deliver a high-quality employee experience.
This is a hands-on senior HR leadership role that combines strategic HR business partnering with direct operational execution. The position covers a broad HR scope, including employee relations, HR operations, workforce planning, talent management, compensation and benefits, global mobility, internal events, facilities, and on-site administration.
- Act as the lead HR representative for Japan and a trusted advisor to local management and APAC HR leaders.
- Provide strategic HR guidance while also personally managing day-to-day HR operations and complex people matters.
- Lead employee relations, performance issues, investigations, restructuring support, and compliance matters.
- Manage Japan HR policies, processes, HRIS data, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle activities.
- Support talent management, succession planning, leadership development, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
- Partner with Finance and Rewards teams on compensation, benefits, incentives, and market competitiveness.
- Coordinate global mobility matters, including visas, immigration, relocations, and assignment support.
- Lead and develop a lean Japan HR team while contributing directly as an individual contributor when needed.
- Support APAC and global HR initiatives, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and locally relevant for Japan.
