HR Partner Manager

Amazon.co.jp is looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR Manager to lead our HR Partners (HRPs) team in Japan. The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping a thriving workplace environment by driving organizational success through expert HR guidance and close collaboration with HRBPs, Central Global teams and Business leaders.

The role requires strong communication, strategic planning, business acumen, Employee Relations knowledge, and adaptability in a fast paced and innovative setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of HR Partners who act as consultants to people managers and their team members. The HRP team provides coaching, feedback and development to grow the skills and leadership capabilities of the business leader and their teams.
• Demonstrate strong business and HR acumen, analytical capabilities using data-driven insights to influence business partners and make high-judgment decisions. Expertly apply the Japan labor laws and policies to guide leaders in creating an inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of performance and leadership bar and effectively apply to hiring decisions, assessments and development of direct reports.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to champion organizational and people-focused initiatives such as talent management and skills development. Drive HR projects and key initiatives at the country and regional level when needed.
• Dive deep into HR issue categories to identify opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement in talent management and operational processes. Promote internal efficiencies and effective employee engagement mechanisms.
• Exhibit excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills to navigate ambiguous situations and drive strategic HR priorities with diverse stakeholders across locations.
• Serve as a role model for Amazon's leadership principles and champion inclusiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources or a related field.
• Significant experience in HR in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and innovative environment.
• Proven track record of impactful business partnership and people leadership.
• Strong project management and execution expertise.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese, encompassing both written and spoken.
• Agility to thrive in a dynamic, customer-obsessed culture.
• Skilled in applying critical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process improvement and Change Management experience.
• Have agility to function in a fast paced and innovative environment.
• Over 8 years of experience as an HR business partner/leader with diverse businesses.
• Managed a team of at least 2 or more direct reports.
• Proven track record in high-tech entrepreneurial settings, requiring strong multitasking abilities.

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