SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it. Thanks to our unique machine-learning technology and relationships with more than 3,000 global publisher partners, we provide news that matters to millions of users.
Founded in 2012 in Tokyo, SmartNews also has offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York and Singapore. If you are someone who shares our vision and feels passionately about our mission, we encourage you to apply!
Mission for the role:
The mission of the Employee Engagement team at SmartNews is to cultivate a vibrant workplace where every employee feels valued and connected, regardless of location. By partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams, we develop and implement innovative strategies that enhance the employee experience.
Responsibilities for the role:
Develop, oversee, and execute a unified employee engagement strategy that integrates with SmartNews's mission, values, and objectives itemized below:
- Establish strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders to support employee-centric programs.
- Design and implement effective communication and change management strategies for employee engagement.
- Develop and manage recognition programs, conducting feedback campaigns to improve the employee experience.
- Build a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program, ensuring continuous support and visibility at all organizational levels.
- Lead the Employee Engagement team, fostering innovation and collaborating on strategic projects with senior leadership.
- Spearhead the adoption of innovative hybrid work solutions, focusing on their success and organizational support.
Requirements
Must Have experience:
- Proven experience in leading with transparency and effectively influencing across organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to make efficient, high-quality decisions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong track record in delivering exceptional verbal and written communications in Japanese and English.
- Clear commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through previous initiatives or leadership roles.
- Successful collaboration in cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
Nice to have experience:
- Startup experience, especially wider scope that covers the business/strategy side as well
- Experience working in non JP locations in a global company
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Benefits
- Annual health check covered by the company
- Visa sponsorship and overseas relocation support available for eligible candidates
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