Human Resources Manager

Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Human Resources Manager. You will be part of our Product Company, Yachiyo leadership team reporting to General Manager. In this role, your mission is to foster a high-performing and inclusive culture, attract and develop talent, and create an outstanding employee experience that supports sustainable business growth. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Your day-to-day

• • Act as a strategic HR partner to the General Manager and the Product Company leadership team
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and sustainable grwoth
  • Lead and develop the HR Team to deliver high-quality HR services that meet business objectives.
  • Drive talent acquistion, succession planning, and talent developmentinitiatives to build a strong workfoce.  
  • Coach and support leaders on people management, employee relations, ,and organizational development matters. 
  • Ensure compliance with labor legislation, company policies, and key HR processes such as compensation reviews and performance management. 

Your skills and experience

• • 10 years in HR with majority of that time spent in a leading role, preferably in a manufacturing organization
  • Business driven mindset and ability to connect HR to business projects and priorities
  • Experience as aChange agent, with the ability to drive and influence culture change across leadership teams and the wider organisation
  • Experience working in an international, matrix organization navigating complex business and HR environments. 
  • Business level of English and native level of Japanese
  • Up to date knowledge of appropriate employment legislation and evidence of putting employment law knowledge into practice.
  • Experience of supporting/delivering culture change projects
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ablility to build  trusted and fair relationsships, manage ambiguity and complexity, and develop effecitve solutions.
  • Strong people leadership, communication, project management, organizational and result oriented skills.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your location

This role offers a bybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our facility in Yachiyo, Japan

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. For each hiring decision, we also apply the grandparent principle. This means that a leader’s manager is involved in the approval of the hiring decision to ensure consistency and fairness. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: William Wi, William.Wi@edwardsvacuum.com

Hiring Manager: Romain Lamire