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ゼネラルマネージャーHR/ General Manager Human Resources

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A global aviation services company is looking for a General Manager Human Resources. The selected candidate will lead HR strategy, oversee operations, ensure compliance, and partner with senior leadership to drive organisational performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute medium- and long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead labour cost planning and forecasting to support workforce and financial planning
  • Manage, coach, and evaluate HR team members to build a high-performing HR function
  • Oversee and improve HR operations including payroll, benefits, labour relations, HR systems, employment rules, HR data management, attendance, and union relations
  • Ensure full compliance with Japanese labour laws and employment regulations
  • Act as HR advisor to branch managers and general managers across Japan
  • Provide HR reporting and insights to executive leadership to support decision-making
  • Lead payroll outsourcing initiatives and implementation of global HR database systems
  • Collaborate with APAC and the global headquarters on HR projects and reporting

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in human resources within a company of 300+ employees
  • More than 5 years of experience managing HR teams
  • Strong experience in labour law compliance and handling labour and union matters in Japan
  • Hands-on experience in payroll and HR operations in Japan
  • Ability to work with senior leadership and influence business decisions through HR insights
  • Fluent level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in a multinational or foreign-owned company
  • Experience leading payroll transformation or HR digitalisation projects

About the Company:

The organisation operates in the aviation services industry, providing ground and support services to airlines and airports. It is a global company with a strong presence across international markets, delivering operational excellence and workforce solutions.

Keywords:

人事戦略, 人事管理, 労務管理, 給与計算, 人材マネジメント, 組織開発, 労働法対応, グローバル人事, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 2ET97N

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Aerospace

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: 2ET97N-95281CB8

Date posted: 13 June 2026

Consultant: Miho Hidaka