About Our Client:

Our client, established in London with an office in Tokyo, is a pioneering AI startup focused on advancing life science. Collaborating with esteemed research groups in the UK and Japan, our client’s international team comprises experts from diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship, pharmaceutical.

Summary:

This senior HR position at the HR Manager level involves managing one HR staff member and directing strategic HR initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement organizational development strategies, leveraging external resources.

• Lead mid-career recruitment efforts, including agent management and referral recruitment promotion.

• Manage all aspects of labor management, including attendance, payroll, social insurance, and labor agreement renewals.

• Oversee performance evaluations, including semi-annual reviews.

• Direct global HR operations, including support for UK subsidiary employees and visa management for new foreign hires.

• Formulate recruitment strategies, create budgets, and monitor budgetary performance.

• Present organizational challenges and recommendations to senior management.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of HR experience, with managerial responsibilities.

• Alignment with our client’s mission and vision.

• Strong communication skills in Japanese.

Preferred:

• Experience in management roles within venture or business companies.

• High proficiency in English (TOEIC 940, IELTS 7.5 equivalent).

About the Role:

Ideal for candidates seeking entrepreneurial challenges and significant growth opportunities within AI and life sciences, this role offers autonomy in HR operations while collaborating closely with operations and engineering teams.

Located in central Tokyo amidst natural surroundings, our client offers flexible work hours and other office perks.

This position allows you to directly contribute to our client’s success in the APAC market.