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Dow Senior Workforce Administration Specialist in Shanghai, China
At a glance
Position:Senior Workforce Administration Specialist
Primary Location:Shanghai (CHN), Shanghai, China
Additional Locations: Tokyo (JPN) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:11/07/2024
Job Number:R2056559
Position Type:Regular
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.
Job Description
The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Workforce Administration (WFA) Specialist, within Human Resources (HR). The HR Solutions organization will be responsible for the design and delivery of innovative solutions to all employees and leaders. HR Solutions roles will contain deep subject-matter expertise in order to consult on programs, processes and people. The top priority of HR Solutions is to deliver the bestEmployee Experiencethrough exceptional delivery of a portfolio of solutions.
We are looking for people who:
Have a passion for learning
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
Job Overview:
Sr. Workforce Administration (WFA) Specialist is empowered to support and perform HR operations required enable HR business processes and drive a best-in-class Employee and Candidate Experience. This role will also support Workforce Administration (WFA) event planning, implementation and delivery for APAC.
Accountabilities
Support employee lifecycle activities including pre-onboarding, onboarding, transfer, separation, reporting etc. in Japan.
Engage with third party providers to establish, develop and review the suite of services in Japan WFA.
Provide oversight to Korea WFA activities, identify and deliver E2E solutions to HR, employees and people leaders and address escalated inquiries.
Drive continuous improvement process and drive cross discipline projects for APAC with limited supervisory.
Initiate Knowledge Base and Case Management content updates.
Act as the APAC Position Management and Data Privacy focal and work closely with global team to address escalations.
Provide information and insights to Global Experience Leader, APAC Regional HR Directors and Regional Discipline Team Leaders to continuously improve Knowledge Base and Case Management content.
Additional Competencies:
Highly skilled in effectively interacting with and supporting all levels of employees
Sensitive to cultural differences.
Able to operate effectively and proactively with an employee-experience and end-to-end mindset.
Able to use appropriate judgment in escalation or when to involve other resources in decision making or processing.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of five years in Human Resources or relevant experience in MNC business environment.
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken Japanese and English are essential. Korean language skills would be a plus.
Demonstrated ability leveraging a variety of technology to support inquiry resolution (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, MS Office), experience with data analytics would be advantageous.
Highly skilled in effectively interacting with and supporting all levels of employees effectively and proactively.
Capable of multi-tasking and managing competing priorities effectively.
Critical problem-solving skills, and able to use appropriate judgment in escalation or when to involve other resources in decision making or processing
Ability to work collaboratively, self-driven, and accountable.
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 need...when 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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 onwww.dow.com.