Industry: Marketing, Research, PR & Advertising
AVERAGE Annual Salary: 17,000,000 yen
Japanese: 5 - native
English: 3 - good
DESCRIPTION:
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Vice President, Talent Development (Japan)
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
The company, a recognized leader in global communications -- seeks a talented human resources professional to join the Asia Pacific team. Based in the Tokyo office, this professional will serve as the strategic and hands-on human resources liaison. If you are passionate about working for an organization whose most valuable asset is their talented team of employees - this company may be your ideal career move.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead an ongoing recruiting program for the Japan operations. Recommend strategies and coordinate initiatives with the APAC regional Talent Development team.
- Proactively assess training and development needs and propose internal / external solutions. Implement practical and effective training programs to increase staff development.
- Facilitate and advance on-going retention strategies, succession planning programs and workplace initiatives that continue to promote a productive and great-place-to-work environment.
- Provide guidance to management and staff in the Tokyo offices on human resources practices, policy interpretation, problem resolution and compliance.
- Manage additional human resources operations including compensation and benefits, performance management, employee satisfaction survey and action plan, staffing, and employee relations.
- Report to APAC regional talent development senior vice president.
Qualifications:
- College degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related disciplines.
- Experience working within a multinational organization.
- A minimum 15 years of human resources generalist experience; preferably with some professional services organizations.
- Proven ability to consult with and add value to senior management executives on all issues relating to human resources and talent development is critical.
- Solid recruiting experience within Japan with expertise in candidate networking, sourcing, and recruiting tactics including use of social networking sites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid presentation skills
- Sound knowledge of Japanese labor laws and other regulatory practices
- Ability to function in a fast-paced dynamic environment
About:
The company, one of the world's leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment.
