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人事マネージャー/ HR Manager

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A multinational media company is looking for an HR Manager. The selected candidate will manage payroll, labour compliance, recruitment, HR systems, and drive HR development initiatives. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and revise employment rules and policies in line with legal and internal changes
  • Manage payroll, year-end adjustments, and social insurance in collaboration with external consultants
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws and handle filings with the labour office
  • Manage communication with labour unions and legal advisors
  • Operate and manage HR systems including MoneyForward, SmartHR, and My Number
  • Design and improve HR systems, evaluation standards, and incentive structures
  • Lead talent management, staffing, and employee development
  • Coordinate internal and external training programs
  • Manage recruitment processes

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in business efficiency and process improvement
  • Prior project management experience is ideal
  • Previous member management experience preferred
  • Proven ability to work hands-on with various HR tasks
  • Strong communication skills to persuade and collaborate across departments
  • Ability and willingness to grow as a versatile HR professional
  • Flexibility to operate and improve HR processes in a small organisation
  • Professional level Japanese; conversational level English

About the Company:

An international online media, news, and entertainment firm with a concentration on digital media. This company is focused on reaching more people by expanding to multiple countries.

Keywords:

人事, 人事マネージャー, 給与計算, 労務管理, 労働法コンプライアンス, 採用, タレントマネジメント, 人事制度設計, メディア, ハイブリッド勤務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: CD3FZK

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HRBP

Industry: Media

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Basic

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: CD3FZK-E0A69305

Date posted: 25 June 2025

Consultant: Sam Francis