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リージョナル人事リーダー/ Regional Human Resources Leader

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A global manufacturing company is looking for a Regional Human Resources Leader. The selected candidate will lead regional HR strategy, talent development, employee relations, change initiatives, and HR operations aligned with business goals. This is a contract role.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, culture, performance, and organisational effectiveness
  • Translate business priorities into HR strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and business outcomes
  • Lead regional talent planning, succession management, leadership development, and internal mobility
  • Drive culture, transformation, integration, and change initiatives across the region
  • Manage employee relations, industrial relations, union engagement, compliance, and complex people matters
  • Oversee HR operations, HRIS, analytics, governance, reporting, and core annual HR processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 12 years of progressive HR leadership
  • Experience in multi‑site manufacturing environments and decentralised organisations
  • Prior international experience with exposure to diverse regional markets
  • Background in developing and executing regional people strategies
  • Prior background in talent development, organisational design, and capability building
  • Proven background in stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
  • Skilled in IR/ER
  • Fluent level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Master’s degree in human resources, or related field
  • MBA, further executive business education
  • Possess valid professional certifications

About the Company:

A global manufacturer providing specialised materials and technical solutions for the foundry and metal casting industry. The organisation works closely with manufacturers to improve casting quality, production stability, and overall process efficiency.

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, 大阪 求人

Job Ref: 3DCBXS

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Native

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Hyogo

Job Reference: 3DCBXS-24EA89AF

Date posted: 19 June 2026

Consultant: Miho Hidaka