Tokyo HR Leader for Japanese Education Institutions

Shanghai BSF Human Resources Co., Ltd; Singapore; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading cross-border education company is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations for their expanding education business in Tokyo. The role requires a minimum of 3 years HR management experience within Japanese education institutions and the willingness to relocate to Tokyo for the long term. Responsibilities include recruitment, training system development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is fluent in both Chinese and Japanese and possesses in-depth knowledge of local labor laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR management experience within Japanese education institutions.
• Willingness to relocate to Tokyo, Japan for the long term.
• In-depth knowledge of Japanese labor laws and visa policies.
• Experience in recruitment, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment on Japanese and Chinese platforms.
• Build and refine training systems aligned with business goals.
• Lead performance management and coordinate reviews.
• Manage compensation and statutory benefits compliance.
• Own employee relations and culture building initiatives.
• Administer foreign staff visa affairs and management.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in Japanese

HR management experience

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of labor laws

Education

Master's degree from a well-known Japanese university

Job description

A leading cross-border education company is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations for their expanding education business in Tokyo. The role requires a minimum of 3 years HR management experience within Japanese education institutions and the willingness to relocate to Tokyo for the long term. Responsibilities include recruitment, training system development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is fluent in both Chinese and Japanese and possesses in-depth knowledge of local labor laws and regulations.