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Job Description:
We are seeking an HR Executive to join our client’s APJ HR team. They are a leading software company. This role will serve as the primary HR contact for Japan while also supporting HR operations across the APJ region. You will handle day-to-day HR activities, ensure compliance with local regulations, and drive employee engagement. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic global organization, offering opportunities to contribute to regional initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Japan HR Support

• Act as the main HR contact for Japan, managing daily HR queries and employee support.
• Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and manage relationships with payroll and benefits vendors.
• Localize and implement global and regional HR programs to meet Japan market needs.

Regional HR Support (APJ)

• Provide operational HR support across multiple APJ markets.
• Support regional initiatives in performance management, talent development, engagement, and HR lifecycle processes.
• Maintain HR documentation and drive process improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with global HR Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to execute key programs.
• Manage HR reporting, systems updates, and documentation.
• Contribute to regional/global HR projects and support ad-hoc HR initiatives.

Key requirements: 

• At least 6 years of HR Generalist experience in a multinational, preferably in the IT or technology industry.
• Strong experience supporting HR operations in Japan is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Japanese employment law and HR practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
• Experience supporting regional HR activities across APJ.
• Experience supporting Go-to-Market (GTM) or commercial teams is a plus.
• Native or business-level proficiency in Japanese is required to effectively support the market.

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BeathChapman Pte Ltd
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