The HR Manager role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the human resources function within the Japan office of a growing organisation in the lifestyle beauty industry. This position plays a key role in building strong HR foundations, driving talent acquisition initiatives, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and supporting business growth through people-focused strategies. The role also provides regular exposure to international collaboration with regional headquarters.
Responsibilities
Establish and manage HR policies including performance evaluation, KPI frameworks, compensation, and promotion systems
Develop, implement, and maintain company regulations, employment policies, and HR procedures
Support organisational management and operational effectiveness across the business
Manage and strengthen HR compliance and labour-related governance
Identify and develop diverse recruitment channels to attract and secure high-calibre talent
Plan and execute recruitment branding initiatives, including onboarding programmes
Conduct direct sourcing activities and candidate screening interviews
Lead end-to-end recruitment for both full-time and part-time positions
Oversee general affairs functions, including office environment management, asset management, and internal event coordination
Liaise regularly with regional headquarters through English-language meetings and written communication
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of HR experience
Proven ability to independently manage and execute HR operations
Experience in reviewing, analysing, and improving performance evaluation and compensation systems through organisational diagnosis and analysis
Proactive, hands-on, and execution-oriented approach with the ability to identify and address key HR priorities
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills across internal teams, external partners, and candidates
Business-level English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment
Benefits
Competitive rewards package
Career development opportunities
Workplace perks
Comprehensive social insurance coverage
About the Company
A company in the lifestyle beauty industry, this organisation develops fragrance-led personal care and beauty collections centred around distinctive scents and thoughtful brand storytelling. With a presence across multiple international markets, it offers products through both online and offline channels and is committed to delivering high-quality products and carefully curated brand experiences.