HR Manager Japan
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Role Overview
We are looking for an HR Manager for IMI Process Automation in Japan, who will partner closely with the Managing Director and leadership team to drive the HR agenda for the site . Acting as a trusted advisor, the HR Manager will lead the full employee lifecycle while ensuring alignment with IMI's global people strategy, talent agenda, and culture.
This role is responsible for developing and executing the IMI and Sector HR strategy at local level to support business growth, and will be responsible to drive organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, enhance leadership capabilities, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Working closely with the HR Director of Power & Nuclear Vertical, the role will serve as the key link between the Japan organization and IMI's global HR Centers of Excellence, ensuring local execution of global initiatives while addressing the unique needs of the Japanese market.
Key Responsibilities
• As business partner, you will assist the Managing Director to set HR goals and objectives and timely update policy & process based on well understanding of the Vertical/ Sector business strategy and priorities
• Internal Communications. Act as ambassador to interpretate and embed company strategy, strategy matrix deployment into local policies, procedures of the full spectrum of HR functions. E.g., , Organization and Talent Development, Performance Management, Employee relationship, etc.
• Lead the Training plans for local employees based on the local skills matrix for each department
• Organization development, including , deployment of grading system, competency review, and succession plan for sustainable growth
• Managing Business Unit HR budget & control HR costs
• Managing Compensation and Benefits program according to the company rules and regulations. Participation of Annual Salary survey through Mercer and other local consulting firm to maintain market competitiveness
• Managing Inclusion and Diversity through people engagement
• Data Analysis. Timely update HR Information system and reporting. To ensure headcount information must be in line with Finance System
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental rules, requirements, and procedures
• Report work-related hazards, near misses and incidents
• Stop work and seek advice (Stop-Call-Wait) if believe a condition exists that may be hazardous to the health and safety
• Promote a safe working culture that is fully complying with HSE policy within a team and lead as an example to employees
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or HR Business Partner role
Strong experience across multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, organization development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and workforce planning
Experience supporting business transformation, organizational change, and talent development initiatives
Experience in an international or matrix organization is highly desirable
Fluent in both Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership Behaviors
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business strategy into people actions
A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Credibility and confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
Excellent coaching and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and integrity
Resilience and agility in navigating change and competing priorities
A hands-on approach combined with strategic thinking and execution excellence.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture aligned with IMI values
Critical Competencies for Success
Exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English, including native-level Japanese and business-fluent English, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director, with the flexibility, sound judgment, and execution capability to manage strategic and confidential assignments in a fast-paced environment
Get right people in right position at right time with right skills & behaviour
Hands-on and strong in execution
Strategic HR plan and effective communication skills
Growth mind-set across organization
Continuously improvement and agility to fit for business priorities
Why Join IMI?
At IMI, we create breakthrough engineering solutions that make our world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our people are at the heart of our success. As HR Manager for Japan, you will have the opportunity to shape the employee experience, influence business strategy, and contribute to the growth of a global engineering organization committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds