This is an international personal care products business with a broad portfolio of well-known brands serving consumers across multiple markets. Its global team combines creativity, practical execution and a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability.
The organisation aims to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where people can thrive. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, collaborate across functions and develop their capabilities in a supportive environment. The company’s international scale, brand portfolio and commitment to responsible business make it an attractive setting for an HR professional seeking meaningful impact and broad exposure.
The HR Manager will support the Japan business as part of the North Asia People team, reporting to the North Asia Head of Human Resources. The role will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, balancing operational delivery with talent and organisational development.
Key responsibilities will include advising managers on employee relations, conflict resolution, performance improvement and employment law; supporting talent acquisition, employer branding, talent development and training initiatives; and strengthening employee engagement. The role will also coach managers, contribute to change initiatives and collaborate closely with HR operations, shared services and human capital intelligence teams.
The position will manage an HR Operations Senior Specialist and may offer future progression towards broader strategic People leadership, including Head of HR Japan.
At least five years’ HR experience, with a strong focus on talent management.
At least three years’ experience managing people.
Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements.
Practical experience in employee relations, conflict resolution and mediation.
Experience coaching managers, supporting performance improvement and strengthening employee engagement.
Experience designing or delivering talent development and training programmes.
Experience in talent acquisition and corporate or employer branding.
Familiarity with HR information systems and HR technology.
Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
Permanent employment within an international personal care organisation.
Opportunity to work onsite in a collaborative, cross-functional North Asia People team.
Exposure to HR operations, shared services and human capital intelligence.
Direct people-management responsibility and the opportunity to influence talent, engagement and organisational development.
