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Director, People Head Japan

Kawasaki(ASM Japan K.K.)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the People agenda for Japan, setting strategic direction and translating global People strategy into locally compliant practices to support business success.

Role type

Senior People Director (Country Head)

Builds

Local People strategies, policies, and programs aligned with global frameworks

Domain

Semiconductor / Advanced Technology

Deliverable

Dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic planning, stakeholder management, change management, team leadership, compliance governance, policy translation, workforce planning

Preferred skills

Experience in semiconductor or advanced technology sectors, managing outsourced HR providers, leading transformation initiatives

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for the People function in Japan; Partner with country leadership to drive business success; Govern and deliver People strategies ensuring alignment with global frameworks; Translate global policies into locally compliant practices; Lead and develop the Japan People team

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership

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