Head of HR Japan

Henkel

JPonsitePosted Jul 27, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 21×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

About the role

About this Position

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What you´ll do

Develops and executes local HR strategies in alignment with regional and corporate objectives Acts as the primary liaison for all HR matters at the local level, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to stakeholders Coordinates and oversees HR processes to ensure alignment with regional and global standards Reviews local market conditions and provides insights to support decision-making for HR initiatives Drives employee engagement and fosters a positive employee experience within the country Ensures compliance with local labor laws and regulations while maintaining alignment with company policies Utilizes HR analytics to identify key trends and drivers, guiding business leaders in informed decision-making Cultivates positive relationships with external stakeholders and represents the company in industrial relations and with trade unions Offers direct support and guidance to managers, enabling the achievement of business objectives and fostering their professional growth Collaborates with regional and global HR teams to drive cultural transformation initiatives and align business goals with HR strategies Leads and nurtures the country HR team to effectively implement HR practices and processes Champions team development and succession planning initiatives within the local HR team

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What makes you a good fit

strategic hr talent management hr policies employee relations employment law hr management employee engagement retention compensation & benefits recruiting employer branding succession planning labor relations

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Some perks of joining Henkel

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)

Sick Leave

Group Term Life Insurance

Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

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