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人事ジェネラリスト/ HR Generalist

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A global machinery manufacturing company is looking for an HR Generalist. The selected candidate will manage core HR operations, support business leaders, and drive global HR initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, compensation, payroll, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with global HR teams on multinational initiatives
  • Support business units with workforce planning and talent retention
  • Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, and offboarding processes
  • Handle employment contracts with external legal support when needed
  • Advise employees and managers on workplace concerns and grievances
  • Oversee performance management, salary reviews, compensation, benefits, payroll, L&D, reporting, and HR compliance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • More than 5 years of experience in HR functions
  • Experience managing payroll, onboarding/offboarding, and employment contracts with external vendors and legal support
  • Understanding of labor law and HR best practices in Japan
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in HR reporting and salary review processes

About the Company:

This company is a subsidiary of a global technology group, specialising in providing innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. With a strong presence in Japan, it offers a broad portfolio of services and expertise to support long-term and sustainable success in the sector.

Keywords:

人事, 総務, 採用,リクルート, リクルートメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: J1F3ED

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: J1F3ED-B58150F7

Date posted: 11 June 2026

Consultant: Courtney Collier