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Job ID : 1582177 Date Updated : March 13th, 2026
HR Generalist-Global Manufacturing

HR Generalist-Global Manufacturing Company

Location Kanagawa Prefecture
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

-This role manages the full employee lifecycle in Japan, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance with Japanese labor regulations.
-It also plays a key part in shaping culture and engagement while partnering closely with global teams in a lean, high‑visibility environment.

Client Details

  • -Known for advanced engineering in automotive structural components and lightweight technologies.
  • -Operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a genuinely international work environment.
  • -Lean local organization in Japan with fast decision-making and high role visibility.
  • -Frequent collaboration with global teams, providing English exposure and cross‑regional interaction.

Description

  • -Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation in line with Japanese regulations.
  • -Coordinate attendance management, payroll administration, and social insurance procedures with internal and external partners.
  • -Lead probation reviews, employment contract renewals, and support the annual performance management cycle.
  • -Drive employee engagement initiatives such as team building, culture programs, CSR activities, and employer branding.
  • -Facilitate internal communication and support talent development and training initiatives.
  • -Conduct New Hire Orientation and ensure smooth integration for new employees.
  • -Support managers with HR policies, employee relations matters, and practical HR solutions.
  • -Handle general administrative tasks and act as a backup for accounting where needed.

Job Offer

  • - A stable, long-established U.S.-headquartered global manufacturer known for advanced engineering and continuous innovation.
  • - Room to grow into a more strategic HR role as the Japan business expands and matures.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Claire Bao on +81 3 6627 6074.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

The successful candidate brings 3-5 years of HR experience in Japan with strong knowledge of labor regulations, social insurance procedures, and end‑to‑end HR operations. They are a proactive communicator who thrives in a lean, cross‑cultural environment and can balance hands‑on tasks with supporting employee experience and organizational improvement.

Job Location

  • Kanagawa Prefecture

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Electronics, Semiconductor

Job Category