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HR Manager

Job-title: HR Manager
Location: Kanagawa
Specialisation: Human Resources / Office Support
Salary: 7.0M ~ 10.0M
Reference: IJB2012832
Job-published: September 01, 2026 14:01

The HR Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape People & Culture initiatives within a dynamic and internationally connected organisation. This position plays an important part in aligning people strategies with business objectives, driving talent development, organisational effectiveness, and employee engagement while supporting sustainable business growth. Ideal for an experienced HR professional, the role provides broad exposure across strategic and operational HR activities in a global environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage People & Culture activities in alignment with organisational strategy and business objectives.

  • Provide structured and effective support to management on People & Culture matters.

  • Lead talent management, learning, and leadership development initiatives across the organisation.

  • Coordinate performance and competency development review processes.

  • Continuously improve People & Culture processes, systems, and ways of working.

  • Drive projects related to talent acquisition, employer branding, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, process optimisation, digitalisation, and social media initiatives.

  • Oversee HR reporting and personnel administration while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and support the implementation of global HR projects.

Requirements

  • University degree in Human Resources or a comparable qualification.

  • 7+ years of HR experience, including leadership responsibility across multiple HR functions.

  • Strong knowledge of Japanese labour and social legislation.

  • Business-level fluency in Japanese and English.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Collaborative and proactive leadership style.

  • Strong organisational skills and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Benefits

  • Professional and collaborative working environment.

  • Strong career development opportunities.

  • Exposure to global best practices.

About the company

A company in the industrial equipment manufacturing industry, this organisation operates as part of a global multinational group with an extensive international presence. With a long-established history and operations spanning numerous markets worldwide, the company is recognised for its strong industry position, global production network, and commitment to supporting customers across diverse industries.