Director, People Head Japan

As Head of People Japan, you will lead the country People agenda by setting clear direction, enabling collaboration, and leveraging global and regional People resources to support business success. Acting as a trusted partner to Japan leadership, you will translate ASM’s culture, values, and global People strategy into effective local policies and practices. This role is critical in ensuring compliant, consistent, and high‑quality People experiences that enable performance, engagement, and long-term growth.

• →Set the strategic direction for the People function in Japan, fostering strong collaboration within the local People team, global Centers of Expertise, and outsourced service providers
• →Partner closely with country leadership and key stakeholders to drive business success through impactful People initiatives aligned with ASM’s culture and values
• →Govern and deliver ASM People strategies, policies, processes, and programs at country level, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and local needs
• →Translate global People policies into locally compliant practices, ensuring full adherence to Japanese labor legislation and regulations
• →Ensure efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of People processes to deliver a high-quality experience for candidates, employees, and managers
• →Provide People leadership and support to the business in achieving BU/SU-specific objectives and priorities
• →Monitor business and regional dynamics, trends, and workforce needs, assessing their impact and proactively adjusting People strategies
• →Lead, develop, and empower the Japan People team to deliver high standards of service and strategic partnership

• Extensive experience in senior People / HR leadership roles within Japan
• Strong expertise in Japanese labor law, compliance, and employee relations
• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and business outcomes
• Experience governing and executing People strategies in a complex, matrixed, multinational environment
• Demonstrated leadership capability in leading and developing high-performing People teams
• Fluent in Japanese and English

• Experience in the semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial, or advanced technology sectors
• Background working closely with global HQs, regional structures, and Centers of Expertise
• Experience managing outsourced HR service providers and shared service models
• Track record of leading change, growth, or transformation initiatives at country level
• Strong cultural agility and ability to balance global consistency with local relevance

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