Human Resources & Administration jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

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Human Capital and Flexible Work Styles

Instead of the traditional view of employees as mere resources, the importance of human capital, which focuses on their individual abilities and skills and promotes their growth and development, is recognized. In addition, job-based work styles and flexible employment patterns, in which employees are evaluated based on their duties and roles rather than their working hours, are attracting attention.

Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance

Efforts to encourage men to take parental leave and policies to correct disparities in careers and compensation between men and women are attracting attention. Efforts to achieve equal employment opportunities and work-life balance for men and women are being emphasized.

Emphasis on employee happiness and wellbeing

A holistic approach is required where the HR department focuses on the happiness, health and wellbeing of employees. The emphasis is on measures to improve employee comfort, reduce stress, and increase productivity.

Leadership that respects diversity and inclusiveness

Leadership styles within organizations are changing as the importance of diversity and inclusiveness is recognized. Inclusive leadership that respects diverse backgrounds and opinions and creates an inclusive environment for all employees is required.

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  • HR Manager for Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Business Partner, HR Operations
    • Miyagi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    The company is a startup in the growth phase as a cutting-edge technology company from Japan, and is challenging new possibilities in space development. The company aims to develop innovative technologies for on-orbit services and the construction of next-generation space infrastructure, and to deliver value that cannot be realized on the ground to a variety of industries. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new usage models while strengthening cooperation with research institutions, companies, and governments, and to transform space into a more familiar field.
    For those who want to be exposed to cutting-edge technology and engage in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company provides an environment full of challenges and opportunities for growth. As a colleague who will shape the next generation of the space industry together, we welcome people with diverse backgrounds.

    Play a critical role in the development of new technologies to advance humanity by overseeing the human resources department. By your smooth implementation of new policies and systems, recruitment processes, and people management your work will ensure the team's success at the most core level.

    Details.

  • HR Business Partner

    • IT, Software platform
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Business Partner, HR Operations
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    You will be in close communication with the management of the global region to formulate and implement human resources strategies.

    Details.

  • HR - Talent Acquisition

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    You will be in charge of new graduate recruitment or career recruitment (including global).

    Details.

  • Sales Operations

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Call Center Operations, Area・Regional Sales, Retail Sales (B2C), Business Development & Strategy, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is a service provider in the mobility field established in 2025 and is developing a business that supports the safety management and operational efficiency of vehicles owned by companies.
    Under the management team, the company operates its business based on multi-billion yen in capital, and was established with investment from multiple companies.
    Our main businesses include driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, and planning, development, and operation of driver assistance systems that visualize and manage the driving status of business vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies that use vehicles.

    This role is to manage the overall operations of the sales department and optimize and promote the process from order receipt to service initiation and billing initiation.
    We are responsible for the execution of business as the core of the sales organization, such as organizing customer requirements, designing business flows, improving activities, and team management.

    Details.

  • Automotive Communication Systems R&D|Intellectual Property & Patents

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Legal, Patent, Intellectual Property
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    You will play an active role on the global stage to build and execute intellectual property strategies, including intellectual property creation and intellectual property contracts, which are involved in corporate strategy, such as how to set the direction of development and which partners to work with.

    Details.

  • Indirect Procurement Segment Leader (Logistics, Travel & Events)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Facilities & General Affairs
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥10,000,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    As a leader in the indirect purchasing area, you will be in charge of each business site (head office, factory, R&D, etc.) in Kanagawa Prefecture across the board. Although it is not a procurement that is directly related to "product costs" like direct purchasing, the essence of indirect purchasing is to optimize areas that are essential for running the company, such as temporary staffing, IT, equipment, and event management.
    We will lead the optimal decision-making from the perspective of QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) while coordinating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and overseas head office purchasing for purchasing projects brought in from each business site. It is not just a "person in charge of obtaining quotations and ordering", but a purchasing leader position with a strong consulting color, responsible for designing purchasing strategies, building a competitive environment, negotiations, and governance.

    This position is for a Segment Leader in Indirect Purchasing, responsible for overseeing indirect purchasing activities across each sites in Kanagawa Prefecture, including the headquarters, factories, and R&D facilities. Unlike direct purchasing, which directly affects product costs, indirect purchasing focuses on optimizing areas essential for smooth company operations, such as temporary staffing, IT, equipment, and event management.

    In this role, you will:
    ・Lead decision-making on purchasing requests from various sites
    ・Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and headquarters
    ・Optimize decisions based on QCD (Quality / Cost / Delivery) considerations

    This is not simply a role for obtaining quotes and issuing orders; it is a strategic purchasing leadership position with strong consulting aspects, including designing procurement strategies, building competitive environments, negotiations, and governance.

    Details.

  • Digital HR: Workday Functional Consultant

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Information System, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,800,000~¥12,200,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be responsible for proactively promoting system improvements based on business requirements, best practices, and recommended functions, and accelerating the sophistication and utilization of Workday, thereby dramatically improving the efficiency of business processes and the ease of use for end users and stakeholders.

    Details.

  • General Affairs Staff

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Facilities & General Affairs, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Business Partner, Training & Development, Payroll
    • Tokyo
    • ~¥6,800,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    You will be in charge of general affairs in the cutting-edge technology department "BRAIN Division", which deals with autonomous driving technology for global automobile parts manufacturers.

    You will be responsible for a wide range of general affairs (GA) operations within the BRAIN Division, Valeo’s cutting-edge technology division that handles advanced technologies such as autonomous driving systems for this global automotive parts manufacturer.

    Details.

  • HR (HR Planning & Talent Strategy, Labor, Training)|Human Resources (Recruitment and Personnel System Planning, Labor, Education and Training)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, HR Information System, Training & Development, Payroll, HR Operations
    • Tokyo, Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    While valuing the corporate culture where each employee has a spirit of challenge, this position is supported by human resources in an environment and opportunities for even more employees to take on challenges.

    Details.

  • Intellectual Property Manager (Patent Prosecution, Search & Litigation Support)|Intellectual Property Management (Patent Prosecution, Search, Litigation Response)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Legal, Patent, Intellectual Property
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tochigi
    • ¥4,900,000~¥8,600,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be in charge of patent-related work that links the developed technology to a patent application as an invention, aims to appeal the developed technology to the outside world, acquires rights that can eliminate the follow-up and imitation of other companies, and examines and takes measures against patents of other companies that may be problematic.

    Details.

  • Global Recruitment Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will identify diverse and excellent human resources and promote the consideration and development of global recruitment measures to attract them to the company. You will be responsible for implementing various measures in collaboration with HR members around the world.

    Details.

  • HR Planning-HRBP

    • IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
    In addition to developing a variety of services using its own apps and platforms, mainly taxi dispatch services, it
    is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with various companies.

    You will be in charge of everything from leading "human resource planning" to "HRBP work" that enters the business site and solves organizational issues. Because we can approach from both the "mechanism" of the system and the "reality" of implementation in the field, we are able to solve essential problems and design the organization together with management as a key person who drives business growth from the human and organizational aspects.

    Details.

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