Regional HR Director, Japan

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement regional HR strategies that align with corporate objectives and address local market needs.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional and global leadership, providing insights and recommendations on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and organisational design.
2. Talent Management
• Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract, retain, and develop top talent within the region.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Oversee performance management processes to ensure alignment with business goals and employee development.
3. Global Engagement and Culture
• Collaborate with global HR teams to develop and implement inclusive leadership and equity strategies that resonate across diverse regions and cultures.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement globally and regionally.
• Implement programmes to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention at both regional and global levels.
• Serve as a global advocate for employees, addressing concerns and promoting open communication across borders.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with local, and international labour laws and regulations.
• Manage and mitigate HR-related risks, including handling employee relations matters and investigations.
5. Compensation and Benefits
• Collaborate with global HR teams to develop and implement engagement strategies that resonate across diverse regions and cultures.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and finance teams to manage regional and global compensation and benefits programmes.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures, including executive renumeration, globally and locally.
• Conduct Executive level compensation and benefit analysis
6. Change Management
• Lead HR aspects of organisational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring efforts.
• Provide guidance and support during periods of transformation, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
7. HR Metrics and Reporting
• Analyse HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programmes and identify trends or areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports for regional and corporate leadership.

8.      Team Leadership

o   Lead the Asia HR teams to ensure a consistent delivery of quality service across all studios