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About the Role
Adobe is seeking a strategic HR Director to enable the continued growth of the Japan business. This leader will provide strategic leadership and partnership to the Japan President and business leaders, elevating the Employee Experience in Japan. Responsibilities include developing regional organizational and people strategies, ensuring operational rigor, and overseeing HR Business Partner strategy for Sales and Marketing, Professional Services, and Customer Experience teams. This role is a key member of the Japan Leadership Team, driving people and culture initiatives and aligning Employee Experience priorities with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure organizational alignment and effectiveness through effective partnership with all business functions.
- Serve as a trusted senior business partner to senior leaders to drive overall organizational effectiveness.
- Provide thought leadership in workforce planning, organizational design, resource/OpEx allocation, performance optimization, performance management, talent assessment & engagement, business integration (M&A), and change management leadership.
- Provide objective data-based perspectives on organizational and People Resources issues, recommending and implementing appropriate strategies.
- Provide leadership in organizational design, organizational development, talent development, change management processes, and process re-engineering.
- Partner with senior executives to diagnose complex organizational design and development needs, facilitating discussions and problem-solving.
- Design the strategy for employee and organizational capabilities.
- Drive the talent management process, alignment of resources to top priorities, and build capabilities needed to achieve a stated vision and strategy.
- Sustain and advance positive organizational culture in alignment with Adobe values.
- Advise and challenge senior leaders to stretch the organization and build capability for future growth.
- Instill a culture that resonates with Adobe’s values: Create the Future, Own the Outcome, Raise the Bar, and Be Genuine.
Requirements
- 15+ years of HR experience including team management and serving as an HR Business Partner to senior leaders in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong business insight, connecting people strategies to company priorities.
- Proven experience operating in the Japan market, with strong understanding of local business dynamics, culture, and stakeholder expectations.
- Proven experience in organizational development and leading through change.
- Proven ability to develop relationships and partnerships at all levels of the organization, including influencing and coaching senior leaders.
- Ability to influence across levels, roles, cultures, and geographies.
- Experience designing, implementing, and leading large initiatives.
- Strategic outlook with a proactive problem-solving approach.
- Agility to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively.
- Energy, drive, and commitment to the task.
- Speed and agility are critical.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills both in English and Japanese.
Skills
- HR Business Partner strategy
- Organizational development
- Talent management
- Change management
- Workforce planning
- Organizational design
- Performance management
- Talent assessment
- Employee engagement
- Business integration (M&A)
- Communication (English and Japanese)
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years of HR experience
- Senior leadership
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits programs
About the Company
- Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity, and personalized customer experiences.
- Adobe’s industry-leading offerings include Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio.
- Adobe enables people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
- Over 30,000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar.
- Adobe is on a mission to hire the very best and believes in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact.
- Great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization.
Equal Opportunity
- Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.