HR Service Leader, Japan

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Japan HR Services Team Leader (Remote role based in Dalian/Onsite role based in Shanghai, China)
3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum , we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum , we never stop solving for you.
Role Overview
The HR Services Team Lead for Japan is a member of the Global HR Service Delivery Operations team and is accountable for the delivery of high-quality HR services for Japan.
This is a remote role based in Dalian, China, supporting HR service delivery for the Japan market.

This role provides leadership and direction for the Japan HR Services operation, ensuring consistent, compliant, and employee-centric service delivery through a combination of local and remote resources. The position serves as the primary point of accountability for HR Service Delivery in Japan, overseeing day-to-day operations while maintaining a hands-on role in service execution and issue resolution.

The HR Services Team Lead partners closely with local HR teams, regional HR Operations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), vendors, and global stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and business continuity. Beyond operational management, the role drives continuous improvement through process simplification, standardization, digitization, and automation initiatives that enhance both employee experience and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will build strong stakeholder partnerships, foster trust and understanding of the HR Services model, and lead change initiatives that support the evolution of HR service delivery in Japan.
What Differentiates This Role

Unlike a traditional HR Operations role, this position will be based in Dalian, China but is accountable for the overall success of HR Services delivery in Japan. The role combines team leadership, operational accountability, service ownership, employee experience, and transformation leadership, with a strong emphasis on process simplification, automation, service optimization, and sustainable service delivery excellence.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an HR Services Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
HR Service Delivery Leadership & Team Management

- Own overall HR Service Delivery performance for Japan, ensuring high-qualit