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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and global HR framework
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, talent management, and people-related matters
• Lead workforce planning initiatives
• Drive organizational change initiatives, restructuring, and transformation programs
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations
• Develop and manage HR department budget
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment process
• Enhance employer brand and employee value proposition
• Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs
• Build talent pipelines for critical roles and succession planning
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners
• Implement and manage performance management processes
• Facilitate objective setting, mid-year reviews, and annual performance evaluations
• Design and deliver learning and development programs
• Implement career development frameworks and internal mobility programs
• Create and execute leadership development initiatives
• Develop succession plans for key positions
• Manage employee relations issues
• Design and implement employee engagement programs
• Conduct regular employee engagement surveys and develop action plans
• Partner with communications team on HR-related internal communications
• Foster positive workplace culture
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Develop and manage competitive compensation structures
• Lead annual salary review processes
• Oversee employee benefits programs
• Conduct job evaluations and maintain internal equity in compensation
• Design and manage bonus and incentive programs
• Conduct regular market surveys to ensure competitive positioning
• Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Oversee preparation and management of employment contracts
• Manage relationships with labor authorities
• Manage HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
• Prepare regular HR reports for local management and global HR team
• Conduct HR audits and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Lead organizational design initiatives
• Support business transformation through effective change management practices
• Drive cultural initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Implement health, safety, and wellbeing programs
• Manage employee exits with sensitivity and compliance
• Ensure alignment with Informa's global HR policies, programs, and initiatives
• Collaborate with Asia-Pacific HR team and global HR centers of excellence
• Participate in global HR forums and share best practices
• Contribute to and implement global HR projects and initiatives
• Provide regular updates to regional and global HR leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3-5 years in an HR management role
• Experience in events, media, publishing, or B2B services industry preferred
• Broad HR generalist experience across all HR functions
• Proven experience managing HR teams and leading HR initiatives
• Deep understanding of Japanese labor laws and employment regulations
• Experience working in multinational organizations with matrix structures
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of all HR disciplines
• Expertise in Japanese employment law and compliance
• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits practices
• Performance management system implementation
• Talent acquisition and retention strategies
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Resilient and able to handle sensitive situations
• Culturally aware and sensitive
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• Service-oriented with customer-focused approach
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience managing HR in organizations with 200+ employees
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring
• Knowledge of regional HR practices across Asia-Pacific
• Experience implementing global HR systems and processes
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
• Japanese proficiency at a level equivalent to JLPT N1 is required
• Must hold a residence status that permits full-time employment in Japan

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Ability to translate business needs into HR solutions
• Strong business acumen
• Understanding of commercial drivers
• Organizational design
• Workforce planning
• Change management expertise
• Data-driven decision-making
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
• Team management and development
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese (native level)
• Business-level English proficiency
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly
• Diplomatic and tactful communication style
• HRIS systems proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• HR analytics
• HR reporting tools
• Compensation and benefits practices
• Talent acquisition
• Talent retention
• Employee relations
• Conflict resolution
• Employee engagement
• Culture transformation

Location

• Japan

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8-10 years progressive HR experience
• 3-5 years HR management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• Master's degree or MBA preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pension
• Statutory benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About the Company

• Informa PLC is an international B2B media company headquartered in the UK.
• It organizes international exhibitions and industry events, publishes digital platforms, trade and academic journals, and provides market research and data analysis.
• Informa PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
• With over 12,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Informa operates in various industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotech, food, fashion, cosmetics, industrial machinery, maritime, and IT.
• Its annual sales exceed 620 billion yen.
• Informa Markets Japan, as the Japanese branch of Informa Markets, leverages its international network to organize over 30 international events across diverse industries such as food, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, beauty, fashion, jewelry, and maritime.
• It also publishes specialized media for the health and food industries and acts as a Japanese liaison for international events organized by Informa, supporting the overseas promotion of Japanese companies.