HR Business Partner Lead - Orthopaedics, Japan

About the role

DePuy Synthes, the standalone orthopaedics company being established by Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a Manager, Japan (HR Business Partner) based in Tokyo. The role supports business operations, strategy execution and organisational effectiveness in the Japan market, partnering with regional and global stakeholders. After the planned separation, which is expected to finish within 18 to 24 months, the employee would be governed by DePuy Synthes' employment processes and policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of business strategies and operational plans for the Japan market in line with regional and global objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate initiatives, priorities and deliverables
• Analyse business performance, metrics and trends to support decisions and continuous improvement
• Contribute to planning, forecasting and performance management
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance and internal control requirements
• Support change initiatives, process improvements and operational effectiveness
• Prepare reports, presentations and insights for leadership and key stakeholders
• Promote DePuy Synthes and Johnson & Johnson Credo values
• When required locally: handle documents (print, stamp, seal, mail, ship, distribute, route for wet signatures), archive HR records, coordinate offsite storage and scan documents for Veeva, and support compliance filings, audits and audit coordination

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations or a related field (required); Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in business management, operations, strategy or related roles
• Experience supporting business operations or market-level initiatives in a matrixed organisation
• Japanese and English proficiency required
• Up to 10-20% domestic and regional travel
• Preferred: experience in Japan market operations, healthcare or medical device sectors, change management experience, and familiarity with performance management and reporting tools

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to turn data into insights
• Ability to partner with cross-functional and senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Preferred: change management, coaching, consulting, employee relations, HR business partnership, talent management and HR law