Are you an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) looking to make a strategic impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Join a global oncology and biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
As the HR Business Partner Manager, you will serve as the primary HR partner for Japan, collaborating with local business leaders and global HR teams to drive workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and HR transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape HR strategies in a growing Japan operation, establish people management practices, and contribute to the success of a global life sciences organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Business Partnering: Collaborate with Japan business leaders and global HR stakeholders to align people strategies with business objectives and organizational priorities.
- Workforce Planning & Organizational Development: Translate business requirements into actionable workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and transformation strategies.
- Business Advisory: Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce challenges, and employee-related matters.
- Talent & Performance Management: Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and compensation planning.
- Leadership Development & Coaching: Coach managers and employees to strengthen leadership capabilities, develop talent, and improve organizational performance.
- Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide guidance on employee relations matters while ensuring alignment with Japanese labor laws, internal HR policies, and global standards.
- HR Transformation: Support the development and enhancement of HR processes, policies, and organizational capabilities as the company expands its presence in Japan.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in HR Business Partnering (HRBP) or a closely related strategic HR role.
- Strong knowledge of Japanese labor laws, employment regulations, and employee relations practices.
- Proven experience in workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and organizational transformation.
- Experience partnering with business leaders to translate organizational objectives into effective HR strategies.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect business objectives to people strategies.
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a dynamic, evolving business environment.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee matters.
- Strong coaching, relationship-building, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both local leadership and international HR teams.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level - essential for employee relations, labor law matters, and communication with local stakeholders.
- English: Intermediate/Business level - required for collaboration with global HR leaders and international stakeholders.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Previous HR Business Partnering experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
- Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise HR management systems (HRIS).
- Experience supporting organizational growth, HR transformation, or the establishment of new HR functions.
- Familiarity with global HR frameworks and multinational business environments.
About the Company
Our client is a global oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that improve patients' lives.
With a strong foundation in scientific research and pharmaceutical innovation, the company is advancing a broad portfolio of oral targeted therapies designed to transform cancer treatment outcomes worldwide.
As the organization continues to establish and expand its operations in Japan, it offers HR professionals a unique opportunity to contribute to organizational growth, talent development, and strategic HR initiatives within an international life sciences environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration aligned with a strategic HR management position.
- Build HR Functions from the Ground Up: Play an important role in establishing and strengthening HR operations within the company's growing Japan business.
- Global Collaboration: Work closely with international HR leaders and local business stakeholders in a globally connected organization.
- Strategic Career Development: Gain valuable experience in HR business partnering, organizational transformation, workforce planning, and talent management.
- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support professional effectiveness and work-life balance.
- Dynamic & Growing Organization: Join an expanding pharmaceutical company where you can influence HR strategies and organizational development.
- Meaningful Industry Impact: Support a company dedicated to advancing oncology treatments and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
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