The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resources functions for Informa Markets Japan, ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global Informa HR strategies. This role serves as a strategic business partner to senior leadership while overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, and organizational development initiatives to support business growth and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
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HR Strategy Development: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Informa Markets Japan’s business objectives and global HR framework
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Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business heads on organizational design, talent management, and people-related matters
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Workforce Planning: Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure optimal organizational structure and resource allocation
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Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, restructuring, and transformation programs
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HR Metrics & Analytics: Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for business decision-making
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Budget Management: Develop and manage HR department budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of HR services
Talent Acquisition & Management
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Recruitment Strategy: Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent across all levels and functions
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Hiring Process: Oversee end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer negotiations
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Employer Branding: Enhance employer brand and employee value proposition in the Japanese market
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Onboarding: Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure successful integration of new hires
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Talent Pipeline: Build talent pipelines for critical roles and succession planning
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Agency Management: Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners
Performance Management & Development
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Performance Systems: Implement and manage performance management processes aligned with Informa’s global framework
Organization Design: Lead organizational design initiatives to optimize structure and effectiveness
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Change Leadership: Support business transformation through effective change management practices
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Culture Transformation: Drive cultural initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness
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Employee Wellbeing: Implement health, safety, and wellbeing programs
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Exit Management: Manage employee exits including resignations, retirements, and restructuring with sensitivity and compliance
Global HR Collaboration
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Global Alignment: Ensure alignment with Informa’s global HR policies, programs, and initiatives
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Regional Coordination: Collaborate with Asia-Pacific HR team and global HR centers of excellence
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Best Practice Sharing: Participate in global HR forums and share best practices
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Global Projects: Contribute to and implement global HR projects and initiatives
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Reporting: Provide regular updates to regional and global HR leadership
資格
Education & Experience
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
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Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3-5 years in an HR management role
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Industry Experience: Experience in events, media, publishing, or B2B services industry preferred
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Generalist Background: Broad HR generalist experience across all HR functions
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Management Experience: Proven experience managing HR teams and leading HR initiatives
Professional Qualifications
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Labor Law Knowledge: Deep understanding of Japanese labor laws and employment regulations
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Global Experience: Experience working in multinational organizations with matrix structures
Skills & Competencies
Strategic HR Skills:
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Strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into HR solutions
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Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial drivers
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Experience in organizational design and workforce planning
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Change management expertise
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Data-driven decision-making capabilities
Leadership & Management:
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Proven leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels
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Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
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Team management and development experience
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Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
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Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Communication Skills:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese (native level)
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Business-level English proficiency (required for regional collaboration)
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Strong presentation and facilitation skills
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Ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly
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Diplomatic and tactful communication style
Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar)
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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Experience with HR analytics and reporting tools
Functional Expertise:
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Comprehensive knowledge of all HR disciplines
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Expertise in Japanese employment law and compliance
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Strong understanding of compensation and benefits practices
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Performance management system implementation
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Talent acquisition and retention strategies
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Employee relations and conflict resolution
Personal Attributes:
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High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
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Strong ethical standards and professional judgment
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Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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Resilient and able to handle sensitive situations
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Culturally aware and sensitive
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Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
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Service-oriented with customer-focused approach
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience managing HR in organizations with 200+ employees
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Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring
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Knowledge of regional HR practices across Asia-Pacific
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Experience implementing global HR systems and processes
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Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
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Experience with employee engagement and culture transformation initiatives
Japanese proficiency at a level equivalent to JLPT N1 is required for this role. Candidate must, at the time of application, hold a residence status that permits a full-time employment in Japan.