People and Culture Country Lead - Japan

You will serve as the architect of our country-driven People strategy across two markets at differing stages of organizational maturity. While your primary focus will be supporting our significant workforce in Japan, you will also play a critical role in scaling our emerging footprints in Korea. This role requires a versatile mindset - you will drive operational excellence in Tokyo while acting as a "builder" for our growing teams abroad. You will shape the employee experience, ensuring our teams feel connected, supported, and empowered. You will be the go-to expert for leadership on all people related matters, applying robust Japan legislative knowledge and navigating the specific compliance nuances of the Korea market to ensure sustainable growth.

• Experience: 8–10+ years of relevant experience in Regional HR Management, or as a Generalist, ideally within a hyper-growth or fast-paced international environment.
• Legal Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Japan labor legislation and compliance is essential. You have a track record of managing complex Employee Relations cases independently.
• Global Mindset: Experience scaling teams or managing HR topics across multiple geographies. Exposure to Korean labor frameworks is highly advantageous, but a willingness to learn and navigate these landscapes is equally valued.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Capable of advising and influencing senior Country Leaders.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with modern HRIS tools (Workday is a plus) and a data-driven approach to solving people problems.
• The Celonis Attitude: You are resilient, collaborative, and take ownership. You enjoy building processes from scratch just as much as you enjoy optimizing existing ones.
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