HR Operations Senior Manager

Overview

A global healthcare company is seeking an experienced HR Operations Senior Manager to design and manage HR systems that balance diverse employee needs with overall business competitiveness. This role will play a key part in aligning HR operations with organizational strategy and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Design and implement compensation and benefits programs aligned with business and organizational growth strategies
  
• Ensure effective operation and continuous improvement of C&B frameworks
  

Change Management & Communication

• Lead change management initiatives, including planning and execution
  
• Drive employee communication to support understanding, engagement, and adoption
  

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Manage HR operational processes, particularly in compensation and benefits
  
• Leverage technology and data to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Experience in a global organization in one or more of the following:
  
  • Compensation & benefits design
    
  • Payroll and social insurance operations
    
  • Retirement and benefits planning
    
  • OR consulting experience in HR/C&B projects (5+ years)
    
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
  
• Strong knowledge of HR-related legal frameworks (labor law, payroll, tax, social insurance, etc.)
  

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to link HR systems to business goals
  
• Project management and stakeholder coordination skills
  
• Solid understanding of labor law and compliance
  
• Data analysis capability (experience with HR systems such as Workday is a plus)
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset toward change
  

Location

• Kobe (hybrid work available)
  
• Relocation support provided if required