HR Manager

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity

Job Description

Japan HR Manager Position Job Overview:

As the HR business partner for Japan you will be responsible for supporting the companys rapid growth in the Japanese market enhancing employee engagement and retention and strengthening leadership capabilities within the management team. You will work closely with the APAC HR Director and local management team to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the companys business objectives in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement HR strategies tailored to the Japanese market to support business growth.
• Collaborate with the APAC HR Director and local management team to align HR initiatives with regional and global objectives.

2. Recruitment and Talent Management

• Lead recruitment activities in Japan to attract develop and retain key talent.
• Drive the execution of talent development initiatives in alignment with global and regional practices ensuring effective implementation of headquarters programs.

3. Employee Engagement and Retention

• Implement engagement strategies to foster a positive workplace culture and strengthen retention.
• Monitor employee feedback and satisfaction and propose data-driven improvement actions.

4. Leadership and Performance Development

• Partner with APAC HR team and local management teams to design and deliver leadership development and coaching programs.
• Enhance managerial effectiveness through structured performance management and feedback processes.

5. Employee Relations and Compliance

• Ensure HR operations fully comply with Japanese labor laws and regulations employment standards and company policies.
• Provide guidance on labor standards handle employee relations matters and maintain a compliant fair and cooperative work environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree or higher inHuman Resources Psychology Business Administration or abiology-related disciplineis preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of8 years of HR management experience ideally within Japan or in a Japan-facing HR role.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong understanding ofJapanese labor laws employment compliance and HR best practices.
• Proven experience intalent management and development programsaligned with global standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency withHRIS systemsand standard office software.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency inJapanese and English both spoken and written.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with sound business judgment and cultural sensitivity.
• Self-motivated adaptable and effective in a fast-paced matrix environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and collaboration.

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.