Position: HR Business Partner
Company: Global Healthcare Technology Company
Location: Japan
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
A global healthcare technology organization specializing in medical sterilization and infection prevention solutions is seeking an HR Business Partner to support business leaders across designated regions.
This role serves as a strategic partner to people leaders by driving employee engagement, talent management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and performance management initiatives. The position requires close collaboration with business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, and cross-functional stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture
Partner with people leaders to foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture
Analyze employee engagement trends and data to identify improvement opportunities
Participate in root-cause analysis and co-develop action plans to address organizational challenges
Support initiatives aimed at improving:
Employee engagement
Retention
Productivity
Organizational effectiveness
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE)
Support implementation of inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives across HR processes and policies
Collaborate with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to promote an inclusive growth culture
Participate in problem-solving efforts related to workplace culture and organizational development
Performance Management
Provide consultation to managers on:
Goal setting
Performance management processes
Coaching and feedback
Performance improvement plans
Support annual performance management cycles and ongoing talent development initiatives
Employee Relations & Employee Experience
Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
Support employee relations issue resolution while minimizing organizational risk
Collaborate with Employee Relations teams on workplace investigations and corrective actions when required
Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
Support workforce planning initiatives aligned with evolving business needs
Partner with leaders on:
Organizational restructuring
Talent assessment
Workforce ramp-up initiatives
Acquisitions
Role eliminations
Analyze workforce data to support business decision-making and resource planning
Talent Management & Leadership Development
Coach managers on talent selection, development, and retention strategies
Support organizational talent reviews and succession planning activities
Recommend development solutions for high-potential talent
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR Centers of Excellence on talent management initiatives
Support training and capability development programs for people leaders
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in:
Human Resources
Talent Management
Organizational Development
Related HR functions
Experience supporting cross-functional and regional/global teams
Proven ability to solve complex organizational and people-related challenges
Demonstrated experience influencing leadership and driving organizational initiatives
Experience working across multiple time zones preferred
Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on business needs
HR Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Organizational design
Talent management
Employee relations
Compensation
Employee engagement
Change management
Learning & development
Performance management
Strong project management and execution capabilities
Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive HR decision-making
Technical Skills
Experience with HR systems and analytics tools preferred
Oracle HCM experience highly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple organizational levels
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail with a hands-on working style
Ability to navigate complex and fast-paced global environments
Language Requirements
Japanese: Business to fluent level preferred
English: Business-level communication skills required
Compensation & Benefits
Eligible for performance-based bonus as part of the total compensation package
Opportunity to work within a global and collaborative healthcare technology environment
Exposure to regional and international HR initiatives and leadership teams