If you are Human Resources professional seeking a new challenge, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a Director Human Resources, Korea (Country HR Head) will provide the leadership and strategic direction to the HR team across Shared Services, Center of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development and Total Rewards) and HR Business Partners. You will drive the HR agenda, strategies and services that will attract, engage, motivate, develop, and retain the best talents.

• Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner and advisor to the senior leaders in Korea and Asia Pacific region.
• Formulate and implement integrated HR and people-related strategies that is aligned with the business goals.
• Be accountable for talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, performance management and development, change management, total rewards, and industrial relations, as well as delivering a seamless and positive employee experience.
• Create and implement performance standards for efficient transaction processes that meet the organization’s HR and the business strategic direction to optimize HR delivery.
• Measure and track HR metrics, design initiatives for performance improvement.
• Lead and inspire changes in HR processes by implementing new initiatives and constantly challenge the “status quo”.
• Guarantee adherence with internal and external regulatory and control requirements.
• Lead Emerson Korea HR pivotal initiatives and provide coaching / guidance to project members.
• Work with the leadership team to create and maintain a healthy organization culture, improve employee engagement and overall employee well-being.

Shared Services

• Create and build an employee centric environment in delivering efficient and effective HR services across the organization.
• Drive standardization and simplification activities across the country HR model.

Business Partners

• Understand the impact of talent alignment to business needs, identify gaps and prepare for future workforce needs.
• Act as the voice of the customer to influence HR program design and drive strategies, programs, and solutions for the internal customers.
• Participate in and lead workforce activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, outsourcing or restructuring (if any).
• Create business enabling solutions by collecting and analyzing information, recommending courses of action, and seeing through delivery and results.
• Implement the administration of and provide guidance on HR & related talent programs: merit, performance review, performance improvement, talent planning, talent development, succession planning, etc.
• Support business unit / site HR leaders on employee relations and labor matters as needed.

Center of Excellence

• Total Rewards – Align performance management and reward systems to drive and reinforce desired organizational behaviors.
• Organizational Development – Lead talent planning across all levels of the organization with a focus on development, succession planning and retention.
• Talent Acquisition – Work closely with business leadership to identify staffing priorities and recruiting strategies to win talents.

You optimally align the interests of multiple, diverse customers. You make significant progress and remain calm and composed, even when things are uncertain. You ask questions and listen closely to all issues presented by customers. You see the big picture, constantly envision future scenarios, and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage.

• Minimum 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in a global MNC environment, working at both a strategic and executional level.
• Ability to understand strategic organizational issues with deep business acumen knowledge.
• Ability to drive HR processes and deliver high quality HR services in a fast paced, highly dynamic and matrix environment.
• Possess strong leadership and proven ability to influence stakeholders on change initiatives.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels of the organizations across all functions.
• Process and detail oriented, passionate about continuous improvement and providing positive employee experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and influence all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.