Associate HR Director

The Associate HR Director serves as the HR business partner to lead within a manufacturing site, driving workforce strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. This role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with business goals, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and providing expert HR guidance to support leadership, employees, and overall company priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Know the Business: Understand business strategy, culture, and leadership style; provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
  

• Workforce Strategy: Develop and execute talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies; implement diversity & inclusion initiatives; ensure workforce is capable, engaged, and motivated.
  

• HR Expertise: Lead HR processes, programs, and metrics; collaborate with HR centers of excellence to deliver innovative solutions and business support.
  

• Balance Stakeholder Needs: Advocate for leadership, employee, and company needs to enable high-quality, objective decision-making.
  

• Leadership in HR Community: Share best practices, contribute to HR improvements, and strengthen the HR function across the organization.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
  

• Significant HR experience, ideally in HR business partnering and/or manufacturing leadership.
  

• Proficient in English and Japanese.
  

• Experience providing HR support to senior leaders and driving organizational change.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management.
  

• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
  

• Talent management, workforce planning, and engagement expertise.
  

• Data-driven decision-making and metrics development.
  

• Courage, results orientation, problem-solving, and ability to implement strategic initiatives.
  

• Agile mindset, ability to prioritize, plan, and manage ambiguity.
  

• Experience leading or implementing diversity and inclusion programs.
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
  

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  

• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
  

• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible work arrangements and wellness programs.
  

• Access to training and learning resources to enhance skills and career progression.