HR Manager, Japan

6 Months ago • 6 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

As HR Manager, Japan at NVIDIA, you will partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with Japanese labor laws, overseeing compensation and benefits, leading engagement initiatives, and driving talent development programs. You will execute comprehensive HR programs tailored to the Japanese market, including performance management and succession planning. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Japanese labor laws and excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Must have:
  • 6+ years HR leadership experience
  • Japanese labor law expertise
  • Bilingual (Japanese/English)
  • Business partnership skills
  • Talent management & development
  • Compensation & benefits knowledge
Good to have:
  • Experience in multinational companies
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Proactive, solution-oriented approach

Job Details

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Business Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business priorities, including organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.

  • Employee Relations and Compliance: Provide expert guidance on Japanese labor law compliance, manage employee relations, and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

  • Compensation and Benefits: Partner with the global HR team on salary planning, promotions, and job leveling. Manage Japan-specific compensation strategies and oversee benefits programs.

  • Engagement and Culture: Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that reflects NVIDIA’s values.

  • Talent Development: Drive core learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership training, and career development coaching.

  • HR Strategy and Implementation: Execute comprehensive HR programs tailored to Japan, such as performance management, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.

What We Need to See:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • 6+ years of proven HR leadership experience, ideally as a business partner or manager in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

  • In-depth knowledge of Japanese labor laws and HR practices.

  • Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive HR initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes, including leadership development and organizational design.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

  • Adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in dynamic environments.

Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd:

  • Experience leading cross-functional HR projects in a multinational company.

  • Expertise in local labor laws, policies, and practices.

  • A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. The company is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About The Company

Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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