HR jobs in Japan

Live HR openings at international companies in Japan: HR director and country HR head, HR business partner, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and HR operations. HR is one of our core practices.

Questions about these roles

What HR roles do you recruit for?
Head of HR and HR director, HR business partner, talent acquisition lead, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and HR operations, mostly at foreign-owned companies in Japan. See our HR executive search practice for how we work with clients.
How much Japanese do I need?
Almost every HR role in Japan deals with Japanese employees and Japanese labour law, so business-level Japanese is usually required, with English for the regional or global reporting line.
Are these roles confidential?
Many are. The advert describes the company and the role; the name is shared once a consultant has spoken with you.
How current is this list?
The 11 HR roles shown are read live from our search system. A role is removed the moment it is filled or closed.

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