Sr HR Manager & HR Business Partner, Japan

Posted:
4/2/2026, 1:50:33 PM

Location(s):
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan ⋅ Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

  • Partner with business leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, effectively addressing evolving organizational needs.
  • Oversee HR administration, including employment contracts, payroll coordination, benefits, and leave management.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and career development.
  • Continuously improve HR policies, systems, and processes for efficiency and transparency. Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor laws and employment regulations.
  • Lead country-wide initiatives that reinforce our company values across different office locations.
  • Diagnose and optimize organizational structures to enhance cross-departmental collaboration and decision-making efficiency. Lead change management projects to ensure smooth organizational transitions.
  • Work with the Learning and Development team to design impactful programs focused on training, career development, and job performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and overseeing effective implementation.
  • Establish and lead the Succession Planning process for business-critical positions. Identify high-potential talent and design and implement individualized development programs.
  • Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire HR operations system. Supervise the daily operations and continuous improvement of compensation & benefits, employee relationships, culture initiatives etc., ensuring a solid operational foundation for the execution of HR and business strategies.

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Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software