HR Director - Japan/Korea

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The purpose of this role is to strategically plan, direct, and control all Human Resources activities of Japan and Korea by partnering with Elanco business leaders in the Affiliates, and by aligning with the global Elanco HR strategies and processes.


* This role is responsible for the total HR spectrum comprising recruitment, compensation & benefits, labor relations, learning & development, and retention of employees.


* This role sits on the Elanco Japan Lead Team and reports to the Senior Director – Human Resources, Asia Pacific.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:


* Partner with Elanco business leaders to develop the regional business strategy and the corresponding HR strategy.

This includes coaching line management and leading specific projects in support of the business (e.g.

culture/ engagement, building capabilities, reward strategies, organization design/ realignment).  


* Design and implement strategic workforce plans and corresponding recruitment and retention strategies.

This includes talent acquisition strategies based on business plan and long-range plans.

Recruit the right people for the right jobs by working closely with line managers in the selection and recruitment process by ensuring role profiling, interviewing and onboarding processes are well-documented and fairly executed. 


* Responsible for talent management, performance management and development processes of the organization.

This includes running the succession planning process and supporting the development of key talent in the region.

Coordinate certain onboarding/orientation processes and lead selected training programs where appropriate.

Drive and promote leadership development initiatives and work collaboratively with the Global Talent & Leadership Development team to leverage global/ central programs.


* Ensure that compensation programs support the business needs.

This includes coordinating with line management and global compensation to review compensation surveys, understanding how Elanco roles are positioned relative to the industry, and resolvi...