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    HR Business Partner - Bilingual Role in R&D Manufacturing

    TokyoPermanentCompetitive
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    Jun 12
    JN -062025-1983335

    HR Business Partner - Bilingual Role in R&D Manufacturing

    Tokyo Permanent Competitive English: Fluent Japanese: Fluent

    HR Business Partner - Bilingual Role in R&D Manufacturing

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    About the job

    Join a global leader in automotive technology as an HR Business Partner supporting a hands-on, international R&D environment. This role manages core HR operations, policy planning, and global HR initiatives, serving as the key HR contact for a 200-employee technical center in Tokyo. If you're looking for a dynamic position with high autonomy and cross-cultural impact, this is the role for you.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead HR operations from planning through execution, including compensation, payroll, labor, and HRIS.
    • Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to technical teams and site leadership.
    • Design, implement, and manage HR policies in collaboration with Group HR.
    • Support labor and performance management, employee engagement, and compliance.
    • Drive global and regional HR projects in coordination with APAC headquarters.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • 5-7 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in technical or manufacturing settings.
    Education:
    • Bachelor's degree or higher.
    Language Proficiency:
    • Japanese: Fluent (business-level communication required).
    • English: Fluent (regular communication with HQ).
    Soft Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving skills, autonomy, and a proactive, hands-on approach.
    • Preferred Skills & Qualifications
    • Experience working in a foreign company or overseas HR function.
    • Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector.
    • Ability to propose and implement improvements in HR systems and culture.

    About the Company

    Our client is a globally recognized automotive parts manufacturer, heavily invested in R&D and advanced technologies across Japan and the APAC region. Known for innovation and engineering excellence, the company fosters a forward-thinking culture with long-term stability and international collaboration.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Strategic HR leadership in a cutting-edge R&D setting
    • Bilingual and multicultural team culture
    • High autonomy and career development opportunities
    • Competitive compensation with global project exposure
    • Opportunity to shape HR initiatives in a fast-evolving industry

    Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

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