A key leadership opportunity has emerged for a seasoned HR professional to take on a high-impact role at a major plant site in Ibaraki Prefecture. This role offers immediate visibility, strategic involvement, and the opportunity to shape workforce planning, talent acquisition, and learning initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With the current incumbent planning a transition in the next 6–12 months, this position presents a unique succession opportunity for a proactive HR leader ready to step into the spotlight.

The role—likely titled Director, Senior Manager, or Manager of Human Resources —will lead HR operations across six sites, including the core plant in Shimotsuma. While the official job title is yet to be finalized, the position is critical and will be central to maintaining organizational agility through workforce scaling, capability development, and leadership alignment.

• Drive labor scalability based on business cycles, with oversight of ~330 permanent and ~180 temporary employees.
• Manage staffing across six operational sites, including two special-needs farms, two warehouses, and a Tokyo office.

• Lead blue-collar recruitment efforts and optimize shop floor hiring.
• Oversee partnerships with RPO vendors (e.g., Randstad) and build pipelines aligned with growth or contraction phases.

• Build and execute L&D programs focused on frontline workforce and corporate staff.
• Shape onboarding and ongoing training programs to support productivity and retention.

• Promote a cohesive culture across diverse work environments.
• Serve as an employee champion, enhancing engagement and aligning HR practices with organizational values.

• Participate in leadership team discussions and influence key decisions.
• Serve as a visible, trusted HR advisor in a high-pressure, results-driven environment.

• HR Generalist background with strengths in talent acquisition and learning & development .
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or plant environments , especially in scaling workforces.

• Bilingual proficiency : Business-level English (for global stakeholder communication) and Japanese (for plant operations) are essential.

• Ability to commute to Shimotsuma 3–5 days per week.
• Willingness to live in or near Tsukuba , offering balance between business access and lifestyle.

• Proactive and ambitious—someone who actively seeks the role rather than passively accepts it.
• Comfortable with visibility, high-pressure situations, and navigating multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with plant culture, operations, and blue-collar workforce dynamics.
• No strong requirement for labor union negotiations or payroll expertise.

• Family-friendly and culturally diverse city with proximity to Tokyo.
• International school access (though limited availability), global community, and quality-of-life amenities like Costco.