MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner in Japan

Job Posting Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner who can be the trusted partner to the senior leaders in Japan.  In this position, you will partner with Japan leadership team to enable strategic business initiatives.  Working with our Centers of Excellence, you will translate business strategy into Talent strategy.  Join us on our journey as we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions.

What you will do:

Provide strategic guidance on people and organizational issues: Employee Relations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management and HR initiatives.Help the organization grow by diagnosing gaps between current and desired organization performance, provide strategic counsel to leadership and deploy actions to help resolve gaps in the areas of organizational effectiveness, organizational design, talent management, succession, employee development, executive coaching and employee relations.Working with COE team, evolve and embed talent strategies to enable diversity, inclusion and engagement.You will partner with our HR COE’s (e.g. total rewards/benefits, talent acquisition, talent and org development, communications) in support of HR programs, projects and activities and serve as the liaison for the site employee population ensuring a high quality level of service is provided.Develop and lead Japan HR Business Partner team, contribute to the HR transformation underway

What will you bring to the team, along with your high learning agility is:

Experience and ability to deliver in a fast paced, high-growth, changing environmentSuccess working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, and a track record of accomplishments with measurable business impactExperience managing change, shaping culture, influencing leadership, developing talent, managing risk and ensuring compliance.Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and make independent decisions.Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and solve problems with confidenceBachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience.10+ years progressive Human Resources experience in areas like; employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, performance management, recruiting, and trainingKnowledge of HRIS systems, Workday preferred

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.