Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a hands-on role where you can make a broad impact? Our client, a global organization with deep roots in Japan, is currently seeking an HR Manager to join their management team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership across multiple HR functions, from payroll and benefits to recruitment, organizational development, and strategic planning. You'll work closely with both local leadership and the U.S. headquarters, playing a central role in fostering an engaging, compliant, and high-performance workplace. What You'll Do As HR Manager, you will be entrusted with a wide variety of HR-related responsibilities, including: -Payroll & Compensation Oversee payroll processing, salary/bonus coordination, and year-end adjustments Partner with payroll vendors and social insurance labor consultants Manage 401K and benefits paperwork, and lead benefit reviews with vendors Conduct annual salary and incentive reviews -HR Operations Create payroll documentation and maintain data in the ERP system Notify and manage employee health checkups Ensure labor law compliance and coordinate with external legal counsel and labor attorneys Support SOX audit preparation and reporting in coordination with global HQ - Talent Acquisition Drive end-to-end hiring: create job descriptions, manage postings, coordinate interviews, and onboard new hires Manage internship hiring, including visa coordination, housing, and cost management -Organizational Development Conduct employee engagement surveys and analyze results Plan and execute employee recognition events and initiatives - Employee Relations Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and workplace concerns Collaborate with external legal and HR advisors for guidance and resolution -Strategic HR Planning Participate in budgeting and HC forecasting with Finance Report on personnel and recruitment costs Support board and shareholder meeting logistics Collaborate with U.S. HQ on policy and regulatory alignment What We're Looking For Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a generalist or HR manager-level role Strong understanding of Japanese labor law, compensation & benefits, and core HR operations Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Language: Native-level Japanese and business-level English Preferred: Familiarity with payroll-related accounting principles Experience in designing or implementing HR systems and evaluation frameworks Who You Are Organized and Detail-Oriented: You can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and compliance Collaborative Communicator: You work well across functions and cultures, with strong interpersonal skills Discreet and Trustworthy: You handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality Adaptable and Self-Driven: You're proactive, flexible, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment Strategic Yet Hands-On: You're comfortable with both planning and execution If you're looking for a role where you can wear many hats, contribute strategically, and work closely with both local and global teams, we'd love to hear from you. Reference Number:06940-0013261704By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<hr />お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGF5bG9yLlJvc3NpLjM5MTc2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 9.5M JPY / Yearly
Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a hands-on role where you can make a broad impact? Our client, a global organization with deep roots in Japan, is currently seeking an HR Manager to join their management team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership across multiple HR functions, from payroll and benefits to recruitment, organizational development, and strategic planning. You'll work closely with both local leadership and the U.S. headquarters, playing a central role in fostering an engaging, compliant, and high-performance workplace. What You'll Do As HR Manager, you will be entrusted with a wide variety of HR-related responsibilities, including: -Payroll & Compensation Oversee payroll processing, salary/bonus coordination, and year-end adjustments Partner with payroll vendors and social insurance labor consultants Manage 401K and benefits paperwork, and lead benefit reviews with vendors Conduct annual salary and incentive reviews -HR Operations Create payroll documentation and maintain data in the ERP system Notify and manage employee health checkups Ensure labor law compliance and coordinate with external legal counsel and labor attorneys Support SOX audit preparation and reporting in coordination with global HQ - Talent Acquisition Drive end-to-end hiring: create job descriptions, manage postings, coordinate interviews, and onboard new hires Manage internship hiring, including visa coordination, housing, and cost management -Organizational Development Conduct employee engagement surveys and analyze results Plan and execute employee recognition events and initiatives - Employee Relations Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and workplace concerns Collaborate with external legal and HR advisors for guidance and resolution -Strategic HR Planning Participate in budgeting and HC forecasting with Finance Report on personnel and recruitment costs Support board and shareholder meeting logistics Collaborate with U.S. HQ on policy and regulatory alignment What We're Looking For Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a generalist or HR manager-level role Strong understanding of Japanese labor law, compensation & benefits, and core HR operations Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Language: Native-level Japanese and business-level English Preferred: Familiarity with payroll-related accounting principles Experience in designing or implementing HR systems and evaluation frameworks Who You Are Organized and Detail-Oriented: You can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and compliance Collaborative Communicator: You work well across functions and cultures, with strong interpersonal skills Discreet and Trustworthy: You handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality Adaptable and Self-Driven: You're proactive, flexible, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment Strategic Yet Hands-On: You're comfortable with both planning and execution If you're looking for a role where you can wear many hats, contribute strategically, and work closely with both local and global teams, we'd love to hear from you. Reference Number:06940-0013261704By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<hr />お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGF5bG9yLlJvc3NpLjM5MTc2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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