About this Position We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support and partner with internal stakeholders in Japan. This role will drive and implement HR strategies, provide day-to-day HR support, and ensure alignment with both global frameworks and local labor regulations.

What You´ll Do

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, supporting the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives
• Provide daily HR support and guidance to employees and managers in compliance with local labor laws
• Deliver and execute HR processes, policies, and solutions accurately and efficiently
• Lead and coordinate the annual salary review process for relevant management levels
• Manage employee relations, including handling workplace concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary matters
• Build and maintain relationships with unions, works councils, and manage industrial relations where applicable
• Support recruitment activities and ensure a strong talent pipeline within the country or sub-region
• Drive and coordinate performance management and talent review processes, acting as a facilitator locally
• Manage promotion processes and act as a sparring partner to business leaders on talent decisions
• Identify and develop key talents and high-potential employees through structured development plans
• Lead or support local change management initiatives and ensure effective HR communication
• Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and overall employee experience
• Promote and role-model desired leadership behaviors and proactively address misalignment when necessary
  
  

What makes you a good fit

Must Have

• Solid experience in HR Business Partnering or HR Generalist roles
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, and local employment law
• Hands-on experience in: Talent management & succession planning; Performance management & career development
• Compensation & benefits
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Proven ability to drive employee engagement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment
  
  

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.