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Sayaka Kachi

Sydney

Summary

Strategic and highly organized HR Business Partner with over 5 years of experience supporting executive leadership teams and driving global HR initiatives at Sony AI and Sony Group Corporation HQ in Tokyo, Japan. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Interaction Design at The University of Sydney, expanding my skills in user experience, digital strategy, and design thinking. Proven expertise in executive support, cross-functional collaboration, and project management across diverse global teams, including regions such as Asia, EU, and North America. Passionate about blending design and strategic insights to create meaningful user experiences and drive organizational growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Albright Institute
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted weekly orientations for new students, providing information on campus resources, academic expectations, and student support services to ensure smooth transitions
  • Supported engagement initiatives to promote student involvement in campus life by coordinating events and workshops

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Sony AI
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Designed and implemented a global compensation structure specifically tailored for Sony AI, distinct from Sony's corporate model, by leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with international HR teams and stakeholders to align with business goals and employee needs.
  • Worked closely with the COO and a globally distributed leadership team to develop and implement global strategies for the organization, managing complex calendars, developing meeting agendas, and ensuring detailed minutes for strategic discussions that directly influenced decision-making across multiple regions.
  • Led global coordination across HR teams in India, China, the EU, and North America to develop and implement standardized HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across regions while adhering to local regulations and cultural nuances.
  • Planned and executed a 3-day global HR committee meeting in Tokyo, bringing together HRBPs from the US, Europe, and India to discuss HR strategies and initiatives for Sony AI.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Sony Group Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2024
  • Led the global engagement survey for the R&D Center, surveying 1,500 employees worldwide, analyzing results, and providing strategic insights to leadership to drive organizational improvements.
  • Designed and executed a global recruitment strategy to hire top-level engineers, collaborating with HR teams across India, China, the EU, and North America to ensure alignment with regional talent needs and local market conditions.
  • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, screening, and offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process for critical engineering positions.
  • Optimized the implementation of the global stock option structure by working with management and HR teams across India, China, the EU, and North America, ensuring alignment with local market conditions, legal requirements, and company objectives.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

ESL Club
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics to help students pass English language proficiency tests (Eiken, Toeic, Toefl)
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behaviour

Education

MASTER'S DEGREE - Interaction Design & Electronic Arts

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2025

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Political Science & Economics

Waseda University
09.2018

Skills

  • Global talent management
  • Strategic Planning
  • HR policies development
  • Problem-solving
  • Productivity and time management
  • Data Analytics
  • Program management
  • Talent recruitment
  • UI/UX design principles
  • Prototyping tools
  • Visual communication
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Albright Institute
10.2024 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Sony AI
11.2022 - 06.2024

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Sony Group Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2024

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

ESL Club
04.2018 - 12.2018

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Political Science & Economics

Waseda University

MASTER'S DEGREE - Interaction Design & Electronic Arts

University of Sydney

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