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Job ID : 1605030 Date Updated : July 28th, 2026
HR Manager | Koriyama Plant

Plant HR Manager-Gloabl Top Automotive

Location Fukushima Prefecture
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 12 million yen ~ 13 million yen

Job Description

An exciting HR Manager opportunity supporting a large manufacturing facility within a global automotive technology organisation. This role combines strategic HR business partnering, people leadership, employee relations, and operational HR management in a dynamic plant environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading multinational organisation within the automotive technology and manufacturing sector, supporting customers globally through advanced mobility and industrial solutions. The business offers a collaborative international environment, strong operational footprint, and opportunities to influence business performance through people leadership.

Description

HR Business Partnering
  • Partner closely with plant leadership and key stakeholders
  • Provide strategic and operational HR support to a large manufacturing workforce
  • Support workforce planning, organisational development, and talent initiatives
  • Drive employee engagement and employee relations activities
HR Operations
  • Oversee day-to-day HR operations for the site
  • Support labour management matters and manufacturing workforce challenges
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and offboarding activities
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws, internal policies, and HR best practices
People Leadership
  • Lead and develop a small HR team
  • Coach and support HR staff and employee wellbeing functions
  • Collaborate with other HR leaders across the organisation
Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership
  • Partner with regional HR leadership and broader HR teams
  • Support local and global HR initiatives and projects

Job Offer

  • Competitive total cash compensation up to 1,300万円
  • Opportunity to lead HR for a strategically important manufacturing site
  • Direct partnership with senior business leaders
  • International exposure within a global organisation
  • Relocation support available
  • Housing support available for eligible candidates
  • Stable and visible leadership position with significant ownership
  • Fully on-site role in the Fukushima area

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 Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Experienced HR professional with background in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environments
  • Strong HR Business Partnering and employee relations expertise
  • Experience supporting blue-collar and operational workforces
  • Knowledge of Japanese labour legislation and HR compliance requirements
  • Previous people management experience preferred
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently while partnering with regional and global teams
  • Business-level Japanese and ability to work within an international environment

Job Location

  • Fukushima Prefecture

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 12 million yen ~ 13 million yen
Industry Electronics, Semiconductor

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