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人事マネージャー/ HR Manager

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A global food manufacturing company is looking for a Human Resources Manager. The selected candidate will lead HR operations, support business transformation, drive employee engagement, oversee talent processes, and ensure compliance with employment regulations. This is a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business leaders to develop HR solutions and support business strategies
  • Lead change management and business transformation initiatives with regional HR teams
  • Drive employee engagement and strengthen workplace culture
  • Support global and regional HR initiatives including HRIS implementation, talent reviews, organisational development, and diversity and inclusion programmes
  • Manage recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, learning and development, and employee relations activities
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including exit interviews and attrition analysis
  • Prepare monthly HR and headcount reports for regional HR teams
  • Coordinate and conduct HR training programmes and procedures
  • Liaise with external training providers and manage annual training plans
  • Collect and analyse salary market data to maintain market competitiveness
  • Ensure compliance with labour regulations, government reporting requirements, and audit responses
  • Coordinate work permits and employment matters for foreign employees with local authorities
  • Advise management on employee relations matters
  • Investigate workplace accidents and coordinate insurance claims

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources or Business Management
  • More than 12 years of experience in human resources within a global manufacturing company
  • Experience working in a complex, multicultural, highly matrixed international organisation
  • Experience supporting a Japanese subsidiary of a foreign company with a local manufacturing site
  • Ability to coach leadership teams on team alignment and collaboration
  • Ability to coach senior management and position HR as a business enabler
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Japan and occasionally within the region
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English

About the Company:

This company operates in the food manufacturing industry and supports customers through innovation, research, and product development. It is part of a global organisation with a strong international presence and a collaborative business culture.

Keywords:

人事マネージャー, 人事戦略, 組織開発, タレントマネジメント, 採用, 労務管理, 人材育成, 従業員エンゲージメント, 製造業, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: S1BJ09

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: S1BJ09-3365D699

Date posted: 23 June 2026

Consultant: Motoharu Furukawa