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L&Dスペシャリスト/ L&D Specialist

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A multinational testing, inspection, and certification company is seeking an L&D Specialist. The successful candidate will drive learning and development, employee engagement, performance management, and HR operations to support organisational growth and business performance. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive a high-impact learning culture focused on growth mindset, ownership, and continuous development
  • Identify capability needs and develop learning initiatives aligned with business strategy
  • Lead learning strategy, annual training planning, and execution
  • Design and deliver learning programmes, workshops, and peer learning initiatives
  • Leverage employee surveys and data insights to improve employee engagement and experience
  • Design and implement initiatives that strengthen organisational cohesion and motivation
  • Promote transparent and effective communication across the organisation
  • Drive fair and transparent performance management processes
  • Serve as the primary HR contact throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal mobility, and offboarding
  • Respond to employee enquiries and provide high-quality HR support
  • Contribute proactively to HR projects with strong ownership

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Talent Development, or Employee Experience
  • More than 5 years of experience in payroll and social insurance administration
  • Strong understanding of labour laws and HR administration
  • Experience identifying HR issues, coordinating stakeholders, and leading initiatives from planning to execution
  • Strong digital skills, including HR systems, data handling, and process improvement tools
  • Native level Japanese (JLPT N1); business level English (TOEIC 800+)

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience designing and delivering Learning & Development and Employee Experience programmes
  • Experience managing external training programmes
  • Experience using assessment tools such as DISC and MBTI for communication initiatives
  • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
  • Experience planning and leading internal events

About the Company:

A globally recognised testing, inspection, and certification organisation providing technical services across a wide range of industries. The company is committed to quality, safety, sustainability, and supporting employee development through a collaborative working environment.

Keywords:

人材開発, 学習・能力開発, 社員エンゲージメント, 人事, パフォーマンスマネジメント, 給与計算, 社会保険, 組織開発, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: WK3QJK

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Learning & Development

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: WK3QJK-EC79C927

Date posted: 22 July 2026

Consultant: Kano Yasui