Plant HR Leader - Kyoto

Job Description

Our manufacturing plant in Kyoto is looking for a dedicated and experienced Plant HR Leader. The Plant HR Leader will be responsible for conducting operational HR work within applicable laws, collective agreements, and guidelines in our manufacturing facility in Kameoka near Kyoto, Japan. Beyond the day-to-day operations, the role encompasses a crucial senior leader advisory function, providing strategic guidance and support to plant leadership in alignment with organizational goals. The position involves comprehensive HR support from hiring to exit, as well as handling collective labor law issues. Additionally, the Plant HR Leader plays a vital role in strategic initiatives, including succession planning, organizational design, and development opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish a human resource plan that meets the requirements of the business plan in collaboration with the business managers to meet business targets.
• Drives results in the assigned team while fostering a safe work environment: While the Plant HR Leader is not explicitly leading the team, creating a positive work environment is essential in HR functions.
• Drive and execute hiring, personnel measures, transfers, exits, salary changes, classifications, reclassifications, etc., considering tariff, operational, and legal provisions in close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Partners with regional and global HR team and other organizations: The Plant HR Leader collaborates in HR projects and can be involved in regional and global HR initiatives, aligning with this responsibility.
• Implementation of the HR lifecycle: Annual participation and implementation of local appraisal processes, salary adjustment rounds, talent reviews, goal-setting processes.
• Provide senior leader advisory services, offering strategic HR guidance and support to plant leadership in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and maintaining current knowledge of new laws and legal trends affecting HR activities.
• Personnel development: Based on global standards and processes, build talent pipeline, participate in succession planning, set up individual development measures.
• Acts as the central point of contact for local union: Close collaboration with union leadership in discussing and handling collective issues, prepare works agreements in consultation with Japan Senior HR Manager.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Post-qualification experience (min 10 years), with some years in manufacturing environment
• Substantial Japanese labor law experience, including co-determination and experience in developing and negotiating works agreements
• Knowledge of HR practices/policies
• Substantial experience in dealing with unions and employee representatives
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills
• Experience in working for an international company with a matrix organization structure
• Fluent in English and Japanese

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.