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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Manager Total Rewards Japan
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About this Position
The role plays a key role in ensuring compliance, governance of Japan’s Total rewards policies & operations, while also accountable for the design, implementation & communication of new / changed rewards programs, effective and relevant to business needs, in order to attract, retain, and engage talents in Japan.
What you´ll do
Responsibilities
Rewards Strategy & Best Practices: Lead the design, implementation, and communication of total rewards programs in alignment with both local market conditions and global strategies.
Collaboration with Regional COE: Collaborate with the regional Centers of Expertise (COE) to contribute innovative ideas and solutions that align with both local and regional reward objectives.
Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including HR, leadership, and functional teams, to effectively communicate and manage rewards programs.
Vendor Management: Drive selection, performance, cost budgeting of related Total Rewards Vendors in Japan
Compliance & Governance: Advise & Review on Japan-specific rewards related regulations and ensure the company complies with all local labor laws & internal standards.
Accountabilities (Time in %)
Develop & implement ongoing or new/ upgrade total rewards programs/ schemes for market competitiveness/ differentiation & inclusion 25%
Engage/ Collaborate/ Guide CoE, Country HR, HRBPs, GBS+ on ongoing country/ BU TR needs, implementation, gather feedback 25%
Work with external vendors on marketing data gathering, survey participation, benchmarking thereby bringing insights & analytics to the team, creating conclusions that drive actions 20%
Compliance/ Governance of local rewards policies & regulations 10%
Project Management / agile work 20%
What makes you a good fit
Must
At least 5 years of experience in Total Rewards, compensation, job evaluation, C&B, or related areas.
Strong Japan market knowledge.
Experience in a global or multinational company.
Good understanding of compensation cycle, benchmarking, salary review, bonus planning, and benefits.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data.
Good stakeholder management.
Able to work independently.
Good Japanese and English across reading, writing, and speaking.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, business, or equivalent.
Nice to have
Japan and Korea rewards exposure.
Regional C&B or Total Rewards experience.
Experience in large MNC environment.
Experience with job grading or job evaluation methodology.
Experience with incentive plans or sales incentives.
Experience with benefits vendor management.
HR systems exposure such as Workday or SuccessFactors.
Consulting background from rewards advisory firms.
Growth mindset, adaptability, and confidence working in a matrix environment.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26097280
Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.