HRBP - SW&D Group

SW&D (Software & Digitalization ) is the Renesas organization responsible for software,tools, and digital technologies that enhance the usability and value of Renesas semiconductor products.

This role reports to and partners closely with the Global HR Business Partner to support the Software & Digitalization (SW&D) leadership team. As an HR Business Partner, you are a strategic enabler and executor of the SW&D people priorities - partnering with senior leaders and below to drive business‑aligned people strategies. You will leverage your understanding of Renesas’ processes, systems, and culture to provide insights and solutions that enable leaders to make effective, data‑driven people decisions.

Responsibilities

Partner with global HRBPs to understand the strategic priorities of SW&D and translate them into actionable people and organizational plans.; Enable talent and performance outcomes by executing global strategies across talent management, organizational design, performance management, and talent refresh & optimization.; Build future-ready capability by partnering with leaders to identify strengths, development needs, and shape robust leadership and specialist talent pipelines.; Provide insights through people analytics to guide workforce planning, organizational design, talent forecasting, and capability-building decisions.; Lead and support change effectively by guiding teams through organizational transitions with clear communication, active listening, and disciplined change execution.; Collaborate across the HR community —working across regions and HR functions, role‑modelling TAGIE behaviors, sharing best practices, and contributing to a cohesive, enterprise-wide HR agenda.

Requirements

5-10 years of HR experience in Japan, including direct experience working with unions; Skilled at navigating cross cultural differences with respect, curiosity, and adaptability, and able to adjust style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.; Strong analytical and data capabilities, with the ability to interpret people data, identify trends, and deliver meaningful insights to leaders.; Proficiency in Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, data summaries).; Ability to create clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate HR insights and recommendations.; Experience operating within a global, matrixed organization and collaborating effectively across time zones and cultures.; Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, comfortable partnering with VP/Sr Director/Director‑level leaders.; Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate independently, driving initiatives with minimal supervision.; Solid understanding of core HR processes—including performance management, talent development, employee relations, and organizational change.; High level of discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism, especially when handling sensitive people matters.