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Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with creativity and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.\nWe began serving the Japanese market in the 1920's and since establishing a local presence in 1970 have been expanding direct operations for over 50 years. We built our success with high-quality products, high ethical standards, and humility. From one of our innovative locations across the country, every day, your passion, your expertise, and your commitment to excellence will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.\nAs an experienced HR Leader with functional and leadership expertise, you will lead the Japan HR function and work closelty with the local leadership teams to support to growth of the business. In this role, you will be responsible to lead a high performing team.\nThe position is based in Osaki, Tokyo office and Shin Yokohama offices.\nIn this exciting role, you will report to the Regional Head of HR APAC, and responsible for:\n Lead the HR function in Japan and ensuring full HR support for the multiple business units - Taste & Wellbeing Business Units, Fragrance & Beauty Business Units, Operations, Manufacturing, Shared functions located across multiple sites in Japan\nManage end to end Employee Life cycle for the Japan Team aligned to Global and Local Policy and practices\nEstablish HR as a visible and high value business partner to the F&F business units and other shared services\nAs a member of the T&W and F&B management team stay abreast of global and regional business strategies, within the framework of the Global HR strategy, translate these business strategies into HR and People initiatives, and objectives for the Country across sites\nDeliver Talent Management processes through integrated Talent Reviews, Succession & Career Planning, Training & Development\nManage Talent Acquisition process attracts the best talent aligned to the needs of the business\nProvide a source of expertise in organizational design, people management and communication to ensure that all employees are aligned to the needs and objectives of the business.\nLead the HR Team and provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; also provide support, coaching and advice for workforce planning, engagement strategies and succession management\nPro-actively act on business talent needs, issues and work as part of the wider HR organization to drive talent outcomes and develop the next generation of leaders.\nAbility to manage local payroll management systems and associated compliances\nPartner business and play an integral role in driving change management for transitions for acquisitions, greenfield and brownfield projects , as applicable\nManage local budget and ensure all applicable labour laws compliances\nSupport Company Manager in legal cases and investigations as needed\nProvide employee relations counsel to managers on HR matters. Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law.\nLead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of human resource professionals to ensure that the organization’s human resource strategy is implemented effectively and within established budgets and that the organization complies with all relevant regulations, laws and employment standards.\nYou?\nAre you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who need a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.\nYour professional profile includes:\nMore than 15 years’ experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development in a multinational organization in Japan is preferred\nUniversity degree preferred or equivalent experience\nExperience in managing and leading a high performing team of HR members\nTrack record of managing, developing and motivating team members and driving teams to meet organizational objectives\nFluency in English and Japanese languages is required\nDeep knowledge of functional HR processes\nProblem solving skills\nProven track record in stakeholder engagement , working in matrix and influencing\nStrong understanding of Japan employment laws / labour practices\nAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.\nWe value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.\nEveryone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.\nEvery essence of you enriches our world. 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