At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place. 

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting 

The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Partner.  Our HR organization is in the process of transforming to a leading-edge operating model to deliver the best Employee Experience through exceptional delivery of a portfolio of solutions.  The HR Partner role will be dedicated to the execution of the people agenda and consulting on talent.

We are looking for people who:

• Are never satisfied with the status quo
• Build successful relationships and thrive in diverse networks and working teams
• Are willing to try "new ways" of doing things
• Desire to understand the business and external customers
• Enjoy using data to tell a story or make a case for change
• Experience and expertise on Labor Relations

Job Overview

Brings value to Japan by working with client groups to understand country needs. Must be a credible partner skilled at communicating to various levels of the organization. May also be responsible for the people activities in compliance with local labor legislation.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Provides HR support across multiple sites for M&E functions in Japan
• Responsible to manage union related activities and LR/ER issue in the country
• Partners with leaders to deliver people priorities aligned to function people strategy
• Advise People leader to ensure people agenda is aligned with employee and local labor relations
• Applies and advises on relevant local law and regulations related to employee and labor relations.
• May also fulfill local Labor compliance work that is not be delivered from centralized HR Services team
• Provides feedback to HR Services regarding local implementation employee/labor relationship issues
• Resolves complex problems by applying in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of HR partner processes and has at least intermediate knowledge of all other HR disciplines
• Leads projects and/or steps of projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Understands best practices and how HR processes relates to others
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Serves as resource for less experienced colleagues
• Explains difficult or sensitive information and handles sensitive people issues
• Works to build consensus
• Analyzes and resolves complex problems
• Examines information from multiple sources and uses judgement to evaluate established and new solutions
• Performance impacts a range of clients, projects, or activities within own team and other related teams
• Collaborates with multiple HR colleagues in and outside of Japan

Qualifications:

• 8+ years' Experience working at management level within HR ideally in an HR business partner role
• Strong customer focus and employee experience mindset
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong relationship, partnership and consultancy skills
• Comfortable pushing difficult perspectives, challenging and influencing
• Deep understanding of the organization climate and interventions that create great employee experience
• Have knowledge in Japan Employment Regulation
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting 

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on