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　　Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.

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　　Position summary:

　　This role entails the design, development, and execution of C&B programs in Japan. The incumbent will play a crucial role in providing analytical and operational support for the implementation of Total Rewards Policies. This involves attracting, retaining, and motivating talent to foster a high-performance culture within the organization.

　　Essential duties & responsibilities:

　　Lead C&B programs in alignment with established policies and guidelines.Ensure compliance of compensation and benefits standards with company policies and relevant regulations.Manage annual compensation projects and initiatives, including bonus calculations, salary reviews, annual performance appraisal processes, and budgeting.Collaborate with business leaders and partners to design, develop, and review compensation plans and C&B initiatives supporting business goals.Provide training to line managers on the intricate use of HR and Compensation policies.Prepare and monitor the compensation and benefits budget, ensuring regular reporting and necessary adjustments.Provide project management support for complex benefit projects, translating business needs into project plans, conducting impact assessments, and defining milestones, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.Analyze C&B market surveys, benchmark best practices, fine-tune HR-related systems, and propose initiatives to enhance the company's market position in talent attraction, reward, and retention.Complete mandatory reporting as required by rules and regulations.Take the lead in the Health and Safety Committee.

　　Education & special trainings:

　　Bachelor's degree from accredited university required. Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field is preferred.

　　Qualifications & experience:

　　Minimum of 6 years professional experience in the areas of human resources.

　　Minimum of 3 years of experience in C&B or a related functional specialty.Solid operational experience, including managing Total Rewards.Knowledge of country labor laws.Ability to influence multiple stakeholders across business units and functions to align on solutions.Demonstrated excellence in customer relations and building strong, influential relationships at all organizational levels, with a problem-solving and proactive service orientation.Strong oral and written communication skills with Japanese (Native Level), English (Business Level) Experience in people management, including leading and supervising teams, overseeing employee development, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

　　About Stryker

　　Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

　　The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

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