HR Generalist - Japan/APAC

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for partnering with local leadership teams to create and implement HR programs and initiatives in line with Global HR strategy (for the region). To be an advisor to leadership and employees and act as implementer for all HR programs across location. We are looking for someone with experience supporting APAC countries as: Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, or Philippines. 

• To coach and support end users of the HR systems and processes
• Support new hire and termination processes ensuring managers comply with company requirements to include new employee orientation and on-boarding and conducting exit interviews
• Assist with delivering various human resource plans and procedures, assisting in development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Design and develop initiatives and programs to support our people strategy and core values
• Work proactively with managers to identify key drivers for absenteeism, turnover and poor performance
• Improve performance and organizational effectiveness by analysing department structures and evaluating options that will best meet business needs
• Administer the compensation program, monitor and support performance evaluation and employee recognition programs as required
• Manage employee relations counselling and investigations as required, representing HR at related meetings and hearings
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures as well as employment laws

• Proven experience of min. 3 years as HR Generalist, within a dynamic service or IT environment
• Fluency in English and Japanese
• Excellent communicator who is used to dealing with people at different levels within an international organization
• Strong sense of accountability and quality
• Hands-on with a strategic mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Business Etiquette and Practices in Japan: Understanding of formalities, greetings, nonverbal communication, and cultural nuances specific to Japanese business settings.

*All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

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