Human Resources Lead - Hybrid/Remote

Overview of the Role

The HR Lead will act as the primary HR partner for Japan, supporting a rapidly growing global pharma-technology organization. This stand-alone position is ideal for a strategic, hands-on HR generalist with strong recruitment and stakeholder management skills. The role oversees the full employee lifecycle, partners with global HR teams, and drives local people initiatives to support a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Serve as the main HR point of contact in Japan, overseeing all local HR operations and initiatives.
  

• Partner with global HR and leadership teams to align the Japan people strategy with business goals.
  

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, including sourcing, selection, and onboarding.
  

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
  

• Manage HR processes such as compensation cycles, policy updates, engagement activities, and workforce planning.
  

• Ensure compliance with Japan labor laws and maintain accurate HR documentation.
  

• Support leaders with coaching, data insights, and strategic workforce decisions.
  

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-impact working environment.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Strong experience as an HR Generalist or HR Lead supporting Japan operations.
  

• Proven success in talent acquisition and managing diverse stakeholders.
  

• Ability to operate independently in a stand-alone role while collaborating with global teams.
  

• Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written).
  

• Strong knowledge of Japan labor law and HR best practices.
  

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, multicultural environment.