HRBP

About the company

CooperVision Japan Inc. operates within the vision-care sector, helping people access products and services that support eye health and everyday wellbeing. The organisation combines an international outlook with a strong understanding of the Japanese market, creating an environment where collaboration, integrity and professional excellence are valued.

This is an attractive opportunity to join a business where people are central to continued success. Employees are encouraged to work across teams, build trusted relationships and contribute to meaningful improvements in how the organisation attracts, develops and supports its workforce. With exposure to both local and global stakeholders, the company offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution while developing a broad HR perspective.

What the job entails

As HR Business Partner, you will provide trusted HR advice and practical support to managers and directors across CooperVision Japan Inc. You will partner with the business on employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.

You will help ensure that HR policies and practices are aligned with Japanese employment laws and regulations, while supporting a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace. The role will involve managing multiple initiatives, handling sensitive and confidential matters, and working with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.

You may also contribute to employer branding, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, wellness, CSR, succession planning and organisational development initiatives. In addition, you will support HR processes involving HRIS, payroll controls, labour contracts, audits and reporting, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Key requirements

• At least seven years’ progressively responsible HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable generalist role.
• A university degree in human resources, business management or a related discipline.
• Broad HR expertise spanning employee relations, business partnering, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese employment laws, labour practices and workplace regulations.
• Professional communication skills in both Japanese and English, written and spoken.
• Demonstrated experience advising and partnering with managers and directors on personnel matters.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office.
• High standards of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build trust across the organisation.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines effectively.
• Experience in a global or APAC HR environment would be advantageous.
• Experience in employer branding, engagement, diversity and inclusion, wellness, CSR, HR benchmarking, succession planning or organisational development would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with SOX, internal or external audits, payroll controls or labour contract administration would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Japan and internationally.
• A master’s degree in business management or a related field would be advantageous.