JOB OVERVIEW
Based in Japan. Overall responsibility for the HR function in Japan.
Reports to: Regional Head of HR functionally, and Country Head of Japan hierarchically.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Timely delivery of all cyclical HR activities in Japan, including performance management evaluations, talent reviews, promotions nominations, pay reviews etc. in collaboration with regional HRBPS and COEs,
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Execution of intradepartmental staff transfers, effective and seamless collaboration with the TA Team (including contract generation and onboarding activities),
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Management of employee issues including grievance handling,
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Local roll out of Learning & Development and DIB initiatives, and other staff engagement initiatives as required, Communicate key HR messages to the Japan leadership team and Japan employees in a timely manner,
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Provision of local HR services – maintain HR information system, payroll and benefits administration, regulatory and tax reporting, regulatory and management reports (Key Risk Indicators, staff movement),
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Ensure all local human resources policies and procedures are up to date and adhere to local regulation,
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Work regional P&R to ensure Japan benefits are aligned with our market positioning and the APAC region,
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Local input (including testing) and on the ground support in regional change projects, as required,
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Responsible for local HR related services contracts with vendors and intragroup,
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Responsible for taking the lead for all local HR related Non Financial Risk (NFR) activities,
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Responsible for HR data quality for the country,
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Responsible for HR budget and HR BCP in country,
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Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external stakeholders (regulators and vendors). Also ensure compliance with control standards according to local regulatory requirements and ING Group guidelines,
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Support Communities of Expertise in developing new people solutions and look for ways to streamline and improve existing processes (including payroll model, CPS optimization, digitization of records etc.)
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Proactive engagement with regional colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 10 years of experience in senior HR roles obtained from similar international financial services organizations
- The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable on organization and management principles, HR functional areas, industrial relations, local labor laws and market practices in Japan.
- Demonstrated experience in operational excellence,
- Good understanding of data analytics, ability to interpret data,
- Experience within an international, matrix led organization,
- Ability to work with the business to execute HR strategy and agreed initiatives,
- Ability to operate independently as a control function,
- Demonstrated ability to drive and execute change in terms of work deliverables and culture,
- Self-aware and a leadership style with a strong focus on people development,
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Do
ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers
