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.

Required qualifications:

• Twelve years of professional human resources generalist experience handling a variety of responsibilities in several of the following areas: employment, employee relations, salary administration, benefits, and training. Experience must include working with a HR information/management system. Five years of experience in a HR leadership role
• Proven track record of leading large-scale change initiatives
• Excellent knowledge of employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, salary administration, training with an understanding of the laws that govern these areas
• Excellent consultative, influencing, conflict management/facilitation, written, oral, interpersonal communication, analytical, organizational, and diplomacy skills
• Proven ability to coach and provide feedback across own team and related management teams.
• Experience in navigating a multi-functional matrixed corporate environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop proven HR programs that align with business strategies.
• Strong business sense and ability to participate in and contribute to various business decisions.
• Strong team player across functions and the ability to think "out of the box"
• Creative problem-solving skills
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. PHR Certification preferred.
• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Familiarity with Workday, project management, and tech industry.

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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