HR Manager Japan M/F
At a glance
Manager-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at ZimVie. Tokyo.
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What you'll do
- Run HR operations across hiring, onboarding, performance reviews and employee relations in Japan
- Advise leaders on people priorities, tying HR work to business plans and global requirements
- Build hiring plans, update HR policies and support engagement, retention and organizational development
- Coordinate pay, benefits and payroll while ensuring practices meet Japanese labor requirements
- Manage one HR team member and guide GA staff through a dotted-line reporting relationship
What you bring
- At least seven years of HR work in an international company setting
- A bachelor's degree in HR or a similar subject, with a master's preferred
- Fluency in Japanese and business-level English, plus knowledge of Japanese labor rules
Who this fits
This manager role suits an experienced HR professional who can partner with leaders and work across regional and global HR teams. The position is based in Tokyo and manages one team member, with GA staff in a dotted-line relationship. ZimVie generally does not sponsor work visas for this role.
From the employer
We are ZimVie, a global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!
Job Summary:
ZimVie Japan is looking for an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead and strengthen our people strategy for approx. 110 HC with mainly commercial focus. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about building high-performing teams, partnering with leadership, and driving HR excellence in a global organization.
Principal Duties and Responsabilities:
- Lead end-to-end HR operations in Japan, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
- Act as a strategic business partner to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and global HR requirements
- Drive talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates in a competitive market
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with local regulations and global standards
- Manage employee engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives
- Oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination
- Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and HR best practices
- Collaborate with regional and global HR teams on cross-border initiatives
- Management of 1 HR team member and, in a dotted-line, the GA staff
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner
- BA, or ideally a Master's degree in Human Resources or similar faculty
- At least 7-10 years of HR experience earned in an international company environment
Expected Areas of Competence:
- Strong knowledge of Japanese labor laws and HR practices
- Experience in recruitment and talent management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
- Fluent in Japanese and business-level English
What we offer:
ZimVie offers a challenging role with strong career prospects in an international medical device company, along with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Permanent contract
- Competitive compensation and bonus
- Hybrid work model
- Company-supported pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex, or any other status protected under applicable federal and local laws.
ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
- Requisition ID: 3607