HR Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance & Policy Development:
• Ensure all HR practices are fully compliant with Japanese labor laws and regulations.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• HR Operations & Administration:
• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Administer payroll in liaison with external vendors or finance, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Employee Relations & Engagement:
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, Japanese labor law, and conflict resolution.
• Proactively manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive company culture.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a HR, with a proven track record of handling the full HR lifecycle independently.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of Japanese labor law, social insurance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in managing employee relations, performance management.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with employees at all levels.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Business fluency in both Japanese and English is required.
• Prior experience handling HR matters or familiarity with labor practices in the Korean region is highly preferred.