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HRGAマネージャー/ HRGA Manager

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An international life sciences company is looking for a Human Resource/General Affairs Manager. The selected candidate will lead HR and general affairs operations, manage employee relations and compliance, support talent initiatives, and oversee workplace administration to enhance organisational performance. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage company cars, fixtures, consumables, fixed assets, and other general affairs assets
  • Plan disaster prevention management and evacuation drills for office buildings
  • Manage employee welfare services, including medical examinations, leave systems, and subsidies
  • Oversee facility management, including cleaning services, air conditioning, maintenance, and office lease renewals
  • Manage legal documents, board and shareholder meeting materials, employee records, corporate seals, and ISO conformity management
  • Ensure compliance with personal data protection and legal requirements
  • Manage physical security, access control, and information security
  • Plan and manage internal events
  • Manage external vendors, mailings, reception, congratulations and condolences, and other administrative tasks
  • Partner with business leaders to align people and culture initiatives with business goals
  • Manage day-to-day HR operations in Japan in collaboration with the North America HR team
  • Manage employee relations, investigations, leave requests, and conflict resolution
  • Partner with TA to recruit and retain key talent
  • Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation, bonus programmes, and reward initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources Management, Social Studies, Business, Law, or a related field
  • More than 8 years of experience in human resources
  • More than 2 years of experience in international human resources
  • Solid understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts related to payroll
  • Thorough understanding of Japanese employment laws
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, UKG, and SAP
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in learning and development, business partnering, compensation, or benefits
  • Experience in the healthcare, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industries
  • Experience leading HR or General Affairs employees
  • Possess a valid HRCI or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification

About the Company:

This company operates in the life sciences industry, providing innovative solutions that support research, healthcare, and clinical applications worldwide. It is recognised globally for advancing scientific innovation and improving healthcare outcomes.

Keywords:

人事, 総務, 労務管理, 採用, 従業員関係, 組織開発, コンプライアンス, 労働法, 人材開発, 福利厚生, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: T3ZQLY

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Medical and Nursing

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: T3ZQLY-DC6C30EC

Date posted: 2 July 2026

Consultant: Courtney Collier