This is an established international business with a lean, collaborative culture and close day-to-day interaction between local and overseas teams. It values speed, accuracy and ownership, and offers the chance to work across a broad range of HR and administrative matters rather than within a narrow function.
The environment is hands-on and practical, making it well suited to someone who enjoys direct communication, visible impact and a varied workload. Based in Tokyo, the organisation provides a stable, permanent setting within a global framework, with regular contact with overseas stakeholders and external recruitment partners. It is an attractive place to work for professionals who want responsibility, variety and a genuinely collaborative team culture.
The HR Manager will take ownership of core HR operations for the Tokyo office, ensuring recruitment, employee administration and HR processes run smoothly and accurately. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines day-to-day operational support with broader HR coordination across the business.
Key responsibilities include managing the full recruitment process in partnership with agencies, supporting HR policy updates, administering the performance evaluation process, and overseeing attendance and paid leave management. You will also contribute to team-building activities and handle general HR and administrative duties. The role involves regular communication in English with overseas stakeholders and recruitment partners, so a practical, organised and responsive approach is essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple priorities in a lean team environment, with the ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a proactive mindset are important, as the role combines internal support with external coordination and requires consistent follow-through.
At least 3 years’ practical HR experience in a foreign-affiliated company.
Business-level English proficiency or above, ideally around TOEIC 700+.
A valid Japanese ordinary driver’s licence; automatic transmission is acceptable.
Strong multitasking ability and the capacity to work quickly and accurately.
Experience in recruitment coordination, including agency liaison, is highly relevant.
Familiarity with HR policy administration, performance evaluation processes, attendance management and paid leave control.
Comfortable with daily English communication with overseas stakeholders and recruitment agencies.
Able to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Experience in a lean, fast-moving team is a plus.
Permanent, full-time employment in a stable international business.
Onsite role in Tokyo with regular interaction with overseas colleagues and partners.
Broad exposure across HR, recruitment and administration, offering genuine ownership and variety.
Standard two-day weekends and 122 annual holidays.
A lean, collaborative environment where individual contribution is visible and valued.
The opportunity to work in a practical, hands-on role with real impact on the wider business.
