Join a leading global semiconductor manufacturer as an HR Operations Director, responsible for transforming HR processes, elevating service delivery, and strengthening organizational performance. In this senior leadership role, you will shape Japan's HR operations vision while aligning globally, driving digital HR innovation, accelerating automation, and guiding large-scale transformation initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and communicate an HR operations vision aligned with global processes, business objectives, and people strategy.
- Lead initiatives that improve the efficiency, quality, and speed of HR services across regional and global teams.
- Accelerate automation, digitalization, and the introduction of scalable HR solutions to shift focus toward strategic, value-adding work.
- Use data insights to anticipate workforce trends, support decision-making, and prioritize operational improvements.
- Drive global standards while ensuring locally optimized HR service delivery.
- Lead major transformation and change management programs that enhance employee experience and long-term organizational performance.
- Oversee HR budgets, resources, and talent development to strengthen operational capability and resilience.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Fluency in both Japanese and English.
- More than 10 years of experience in HR Operations or Shared Services.
- Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.
- Extensive expertise with HR digital platforms and tools (e.g., SuccessFactors), including data quality management and scalable service delivery models.
- Professional credentials in process improvement or transformation methodologies.
Soft Skills:
- Proven track record driving large-scale transformation in complex, multinational environments.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder-influencing abilities, with a strong global mindset and comfort working across cultures and time zones.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native-level proficiency.
- English: Intermediate to Business level.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience leading HR digital strategy or HR technology transformation.
- Strong capability in workforce analytics, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognized semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Japan, producing microcontrollers, analog devices, and power solutions used in automotive, industrial, and IoT applications. With strong R&D capability and worldwide operations, the company enables advanced technologies such as autonomous driving, smart factories, and energy-efficient systems. Its secure, high-performance embedded solutions support customers worldwide in building innovative and reliable products.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Flexible work style with 3-4 remote work days per week.
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
- Global exposure and collaboration with multinational teams.
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