Director, Human Resources

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Position : Director, Human Resources

Location : Tokyo, Japan

About the job

The HR team is looking for a HR Director to manage the HR team and all HR-related matters across the Japan Business. Advise and support managers and employees on all HR-related areas including employment, performance management, career planning, leadership and development coaching, talent acquisition, total rewards / compensation and policy interpretation. Develop a SAS values-based culture in-country and region that enables the business to effectively deliver on their business objectives. Our team translates the business strategy across a complex multi-country geography into relevant people strategies and ensures flawless execution embracing a global mindset.

As a Director, Human Resources, you will :

• Lead the HR team across the Japan business.
• Be an active member of the APAC Leadership Team and partner with SAS business units’ leaders to develop action plans that achieve organizational objectives, and to deliver value-added services to management and employees that align with overall business objectives.
• Lead organizational change in a complex business environment
• Collaborate with the HR specialist teams in the development and implementation of employee programs and initiatives across SAS including strategic workforce planning and talent management.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; provides guidance on, and assists in, performance improvement and conduct related issues and policy interpretation.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Ensure that the organization's needs are met in accordance with governmental requirements.

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Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly : you are welcome here.

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