Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

People Excellence Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in HR Centers of Excellence functions or business partnering is required.
Proven experience in data analysis and HR policy implementation is required.
Project management experience in business companies or consulting firms is required.
Intermediate-level proficiency in data analysis is required.
Intermediate-level knowledge of human resources policies is required.
Experienced-level problem-solving capability is required.
Advanced-level proficiency in service delivery is required.
Intermediate-level understanding of labor and employment law is required.
Intermediate-level employee relationship management and investigations skills are required.
Intermediate-level business partnership skills are required.
Intermediate-level succession planning skills are required.
Intermediate-level training and development skills are required.
Experienced-level emotional intelligence skills are required.
Fluent, native-level Japanese is required.
Business-level English proficiency is required.
Experience with HR technology systems is preferred.
Knowledge of Japanese labor laws and regulations is preferred.
Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is preferred.
Project management capabilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver the local People Strategy in collaboration with business partners and Centers of Excellence, focusing on employee experience and high standards.
Drive People and Culture best practices to ensure organizational efficiency and compliance with policies.
Ensure the efficiency of end-to-end People and Culture processes through continuous improvement.
Ensure People and Culture processes operate in accordance with the GOP.
Handle Tier 2 support for People and Culture inquiries, update and resolve escalated Tier 1 tickets, ensure service-level agreements, and analyze complex cases.
Conduct organizational data analysis to support stakeholder decision-making inside and outside of People and Culture.
Provide consultation on the People and Culture agenda to first- and second-line managers while working with the People Business Partner.
Ensure responsible organizations adhere to labor and employment law requirements.
Act as the Culture, Inclusion and Experience partner for Employee Business Resource Groups, ensuring activity plans align with People and Culture priorities and consulting with group leads and sponsors on culture.
Assess employee engagement survey results, analyze them, and plan actions to enhance engagement.
Propose country action plans to the Country Council for endorsement.
Design and deliver projects, programs, and processes based on People and Culture priorities in collaboration with Centers of Excellence.

🌟 About Sanofi

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. As a global biopharmaceutical leader, we are committed to transforming the practice of medicine by pursuing breakthrough science, building sustainable business models, and fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive. In Japan, we are dedicated to delivering innovative medicines and vaccines to patients while building a workplace where people are empowered to do their best work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Title: People Excellence Partner Japan
Location: Japan

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Deliver the People Strategy locally working with business partners and CoEs, focusing on excellence and highest standards of employee experience. Drives P&C best practices ensuring organizational efficiency and P&C process compliance with policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence:

Ensure efficiency of end-to-end P&C processes with continuous improvement.
Ensure the P&C process is operated in accordance with the GOP.
Ast as Tier 2 support for ticket handling for P&C related inquiries. Updates and resolves escalated tickets form Tier 1 ensuring SLA and performs analysis on complex cases.

Data Management & Analysis:

Conduct organizational data analysis to support decision-making of stakeholders inside and outside of P&C.

Business Partnering:

· Provide consultation on P&C agenda for 1st and 2nd line managers working with PBP.

· Ensure adherence to labor and employment law requirements for the responsible organizations

Culture and Organization Development:

· Act as the Culture Inclusion & Experience(CI&E) partner for EBRGs to ensure their activity plans to be aligned with P&C priorities. Provide EBRG Leads and Sponsors consultation on Culture agenda.

· Assess, analyze and plan actions for enhanced employee engagement based on the Employee Engagement survey results. Propose Country Council the country action plans for endorsement.

Project Management:

· Design and deliver projects, programs and processes based on the P&C priorities working with COEs.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCES

Technical Skills :

Data Analysis - Intermediate level proficiency
Human Resources Policies - Intermediate level knowledge

Problem Solving -Experienced

Functional Skills :

Service Delivery - Advanced level proficiency
Labor and Employment Law - Intermediate level understanding
Employee Relationship Management and Investigations - Intermediate level skills
Business Partnerships – Intermediate level skills
Succession Planning -Intermediate level skills
Training and Development -Intermediate level skills

Transversal Skills :

Emotional Intelligence – Experienced level skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in HR COE functions or business partnering
Proven experience in data analysis and HR policy implementation
Project management experience in business companies or consulting firms

Language Requirements:

Fluent in Japanese (native level)
Business level English proficiency

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Must-Have Attributes:

Strong analytical mindset with attention to details
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Customer service orientation with focus on employee experience
Ability to work collaboratively across functions
Compliance-focused mindset

Preferred Attributes:

Experience with HR technology systems
Knowledge of Japanese labor laws and regulations
Previous experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Project management capabilities

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

About the Company

Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1973

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