HR Business Partner
Core
Serve as a day-to-day HR contact for employees and managers, managing HR operations, supporting workforce planning, and implementing global/regional HR programs in Japan.
Role type
HR Business Partner (Operations & Generalist focus)
Builds
Global and regional HR programs, learning and development initiatives, and employee lifecycle processes within a manufacturing environment.
Domain
Manufacturing (semiconductor, electronics, automotive, automotive components)
Required skills
Employee lifecycle management, organizational change support, performance management, talent development planning, stakeholder coordination, Japanese labor law knowledge
Preferred skills
Manufacturing industry HR experience, proactive problem solving, hypothesis formation, English communication in global settings
Technologies
HRIS systems, payroll/benefits platforms, learning management systems
Responsibilities
Manage employee onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves, and offboarding; Support managers with workforce planning and employee development; Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning; Provide first-line support for employee relations and workplace issues; Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring discussions and onboarding.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC