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Hiring Company: Covestro Japan Ltd.
Grade: E～VS
Job Responsibilities
＜Main Duties＞
・Overall HR headquarters operations in Japan (HR systems, recruitment, training, compensation, payroll, labor relations, Hay, attendance & paid leave, audit response, etc.)
・Participation in global HR system projects, implementation and rollout of global HR policies in Japan
・Revision and operation of common HR systems across 4 domestic group companies
・Coordination with HR departments of joint venture partner companies (Sumitomo Chemical, DIC, etc.)
・Handling special assignments from the HR director (Board Member of Covestro Japan)
Characteristics & Differentiation
・Provide HR support for the success and growth of Covestro's business in Japan
・As a global company, there is relatively frequent collaboration and communication with various countries — suitable for those interested in different cultures or wanting to utilize language skills
・Involvement in various HR areas: business partnering, labor management, HR strategy, overseas HR, compensation & benefits, talent development; diverse stakeholders allow broad experience as an HR Manager
Requirements
**Education:**
University graduate or higher (liberal arts or science background acceptable)
**Work Experience:**
・5+ years of broad HR experience (HR systems, recruitment, training, compensation, payroll, labor relations, temporary staffing management, Hay, attendance & paid leave, audit response, etc.)
・Experience with HR system upgrades and operational experience including HR system data maintenance
**Technical Skills:**
・Basic knowledge of HR-related laws (Labor Standards Act, social insurance, taxation), practical knowledge of compensation and pension systems
・English: Sufficient proficiency for overseas communication (speaking, reading, writing). TOEIC750+ as guideline. Actual English ability and prior English work experience will be prioritized. English interview will be conducted.
・High IT literacy with daily use of AI
Qualifications
・Proactive — able to propose, gain stakeholder consensus, and implement as a professional HR (not waiting for instructions)
・Honest and collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work as a team player
・Strong desire for self-improvement
Application
When you apply, you must attach Japanese resume (履歴書、職務経歴書）and English CV.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- University degree or higher
- At least 5 years of broad HR experience
- Experience with HR system upgrades and HR system data maintenance
- Basic knowledge of labor laws, social insurance, taxation, compensation, and pension systems
- English proficiency for overseas communication; TOEIC 750+ is a guideline
- High IT literacy and daily use of AI
- Proactive approach with ability to propose, build stakeholder consensus, and implement initiatives
- Honesty, collaboration, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build trusting relationships
- Strong desire for self-improvement
- Japanese resume and English CV
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
