HR Director, Japan

You will develop and drive people strategies for Japan, covering multiple businesses including Content Group, TVD, UP&E in Japan. You will partner closely with key executives to cultivate an inclusive, positive, and productive workplace culture; identify, develop and retain talents; create and implement local employee experiences and learning & development initiatives. You will develop and maintain a strong relationship with partners in talent acquisition, executive search, compensation & benefits, employment law, etc. to drive high quality HR services delivery to business. You will report to VP HR APAC, and partner closely with global HR community as well as business leaders in Japan. Key Responsibilities: Strategies Partnering with senior leaderships teams to develop key people strategies and objectives for the organization, ensuring that the HR initiatives and programs are clearly aligned with business priorities. Participate in and be a thoughtful contributor at key senior management meetings and provide HR input for strategic business projects and long-term planning and budgeting processes. Talent Partner with TA team to ensure timely supply of quality talents to meet business needs. Play a leading role in key HR processes including talent review, compensation, performance management, talent planning etc. Help to identify learning needs, leveraging internal and external resources to deliver learning programs to support development. Provide advice to business leaders, managers and employees on all matters related to employee and organizational development. Ensure the delivery of corporate training initiatives. Partner/collaborate with HR colleagues across NBCUniversal to drive projects and bring initiatives to fruition. Change Leadership Lead organizational change management process in response to business strategies. Where required manage HR due diligence and transaction support for M&A or divestment activity, including integration and change management. Employee Relations and Experiences Provide HR leadership and coaching to employees, contractors, managers regarding employee relations issues. Ensure prompt and effective management of employee relations issues and grievances. Offer guidance and counseling to employees, contractors and managers concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner. Manage and communicate HR policies; develop and implement HR practices and procedures aligned to meet the needs of the business. Ensure compliance with relevant local laws. Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment which encourages the full use of the organization’s talents and abilities. Create and execute on Employee Survey action plans and engagement and communications activities. Ensure HR operational excellence in data management, HR systems, I-sight, payroll coordination, on-boarding, off-boarding etc. to enable a desired employee experience. HR Team Provide leadership and oversight of daily activities of local HR team. Provide coaching and guidance to develop HR team’s capabilities. Engage and motivate the local HR team to drive positive feedback from business leaders and in role modelling collaboration with Global HR relationships.