Lead Specialist, Japan Learning & Talent Development

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Lead Specialist, Japan Learning & Talent Development, based in Tokyo. As a Japan-based member of the APAC People & Organizational Development (POD) team, you will be the primary point of contact and program lead for learning and talent development across Japan, acting as the local owner and execution lead for programs, stakeholder engagement and learner experiences. You will also work with APAC and Global POD colleagues on enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Japan Learning & Development Program Lead for enterprise-wide and local initiatives, covering planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, communications, logistics, vendor coordination, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate learning experiences such as leadership development programs, workshops and onboarding, virtually and in person.
• Drive learner engagement and communication strategies, and monitor program effectiveness through feedback and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support strengths-based development and, after completing the required certification, use Clifton Strengths™ methodologies.
• Represent Japan's perspective in regional and global project teams, support localization of global programs and validate Japanese translations and learning materials.
• Build working relationships with APAC and global colleagues and share local feedback and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of human resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in learning and development, talent development, talent management, organizational development or related HR fields.
• Experience facilitating workshops, training, onboarding and leadership development programs, and managing learning programs from planning through evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders and to work in a matrixed global organization.
• Native-level or business-fluent Japanese and advanced conversational English.

Required skills

• Program management and stakeholder management
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Planning, organizational and execution skills with attention to detail