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人事ビジネスパートナー/ HRBP

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A foreign industrial automation company is looking or and HRBP. The selected candidate will support business growth through HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, and organisational development.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the overall business and HR strategy and translate it into the company
  • Act as a trusted Business Partner to business leaders, providing strategic HR guidance and support in alignment with business objectives and local regulations
  • Advise, counsel, and coach business leaders on change management, culture alignment, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, organisational design, workforce planning, compensation management, and talent analytics
  • Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience
  • Partner with the Cluster COE and OD partner to deliver people development programs that enhance employee competence and performance
  • Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflicts, disciplinary action, and grievance handling according to local labour laws
  • Manage the monthly payroll process and closely collaborate with the outsourced payroll vendor
  • Organise and lead employee engagement activities
  • Support the implementation of HR projects and initiatives for effective execution
  • Positively influence organisational design and build strategic partnerships with a key focus on acquiring talent and developing people with the right tools and processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, BA or a related field
  • 5-7 years of business experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR practices
  • Proficient in Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global company specialising in automation technology, pneumatic and electric drive solutions, and industrial automation systems.

Keywords:

人事, 人材管理, 労使関係, 自動化, テクノロジー, 産業, 外資系

Job Ref: S1R4XB

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HRBP

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: S1R4XB-B4162089

Date posted: 17 August 2026

Consultant: Courtney Collier