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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  • Digital HR - HCM System Migration & HRDX

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, HR Information System, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,800,000~¥12,200,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for the migration of the new HCM system, the establishment of the management system after the migration, and various tasks related to the utilization of the system.
    You will work not only in Japan but also with all global offices.

    Details.

  • Legal Officer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Legal, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. We also emphasize diversity and flexible work styles, and have an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be assigned to either a team in charge of shareholder meeting-related operations and governance planning based on your knowledge and experience with the Companies Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and stock exchange regulations, or a team in charge of clinical legal affairs based on your practical experience with transaction-related laws and litigation.

    Details.

  • Internal Audit Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Risk
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo, Nagano, Saitama
    • ¥9,300,000~¥15,500,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. We also emphasize diversity and flexible work styles, and have an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will lead the team as an audit manager or as a leader of audits, utilize your own expertise, and carry out audit projects as a team.

    Details.

  • HR Operation Planning|Planning and operation of overseas HR systems

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, HR Operations
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,400,000~¥12,200,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company's emphasis on diversity and flexible work styles, and an environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance are also attractive.

    There are several hundred expatriates from Japan to overseas, and you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and operation of the overseas HR system in the Japan region for those who are appointed. Based on the global human resources strategy policy, you will be responsible for promoting human resources policies in line with the business environment in the Japan region in cooperation with related parties.
    Depending on your experience, you may also be asked to work on compensation and grading systems, evaluation systems, and benefit programs.

    Details.

  • Internal Auditor and IT Control Assessor

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Risk
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo, Nagano, Saitama, Miyagi
    • ¥7,400,000~¥12,200,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also offers an environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance, with an emphasis on diversity and flexible work styles.

    You will be responsible for helping to assess and strengthen the effectiveness of IT systems, processes, and controls.
    You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, assess controls, and provide recommendations to improve the overall efficiency and security of the IT infrastructure.

    Details.

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥15,000,000

    This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.

    Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.

    As we start full-scale business for the development and sales of EV vehicles, for which we have received advance orders in the U.S. market, one of our important management issues is the early and continuous acquisition of a wide range of excellent human resources, mainly software engineers, from engineers to business people, and this position is to be engaged in recruitment activities.
    Rather than mass recruiting, the company must balance high quality and speed of recruitment, and design and execute a strategy based on a thorough understanding of the workplace, building trusting relationships with management, managers, and other key internal personnel, and an understanding of the external recruitment market and candidate behavior.

    Details.

  • Corporate Legal and Compliance Promotion

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Risk, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥13,000,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    In addition to traditional automotive components, legal work related to the electrification of automobiles, increasingly large-scale software, in-house semiconductor manufacturing, as well as the food value chain and new areas (aeromobility, in-transit power supply, hydrogen, etc.)

    Details.

  • Labor Relations & Payroll Advisor

    • IT, Software platform
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, HR Information System, Payroll, HR Operations
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,500,000~¥12,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role serves as the strategic and operational HR leader for a site or region, responsible for delivering end-to-end employee lifecycle processes and It ensures consistent execution of HR operations while driving continuous improvement and employee experience.

    Details.

  • Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Legal)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Risk, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Kanagawa
    • ~¥12,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    You will provide legal support to the BO business units, ranging from automotive parts to industrial equipment, power tools, and engineering services. Specific duties include the following

    Details.

  • Marketing Planner |Corporate Event & Experience Marketing Planner

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Facilities & General Affairs, Event, Promotion
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    A consulting firm belonging to a major Japanese group, we provide consistent support for business reform, operational improvement, and IT implementation support for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, finance, and public sector. The firm is characterized by its field-based problem-solving capabilities and a style that extends from conceptualization to the execution phase, and places emphasis on relationships of trust with clients. Our consultants have strengths in both operations and IT, and we have a wealth of global projects. We are steadily growing as an execution-support-oriented firm originating from Japan.

    You will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of internal events aimed at improving employee engagement and fostering corporate culture, as well as external events aimed at expanding brand awareness, acquiring leads, and achieving business goals.
    This is a key role in maximizing corporate value through strategic and creative events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

    Details.

  • HR (Recruitment of Engineers: Start-up of overseas offices)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Facilities & General Affairs, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Business Partner, HR Information System, Training & Development, Payroll, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    We provide Saas services to solve direct problems in the manufacturing industry, which accounts for approximately 20% of Japanese industry.
    We have already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
    It is a company that is working daily to create a "new system" that will change the conventional wisdom of the industry, so that all people involved in "manufacturing" can maximize their inherent capabilities.


    In order to accelerate the global expansion of the engineering organization, this position is for the launch of an overseas base with a focus on hiring foreign engineers.
    The most important mission of this position is to build and operate a recruiting system from scratch at the new overseas development base, and to lead the recruitment of local engineers to a successful outcome, which will directly lead to business growth.
    The most attractive aspect of this position is that you will be able to build trusting relationships with local agents and engineers, and create a recruiting experience in the local market by yourself that will make people want to work for this organization.
    This position will require a short-term overseas assignment ranging from 2 weeks to a maximum of 3 months.

    Details.

  • HR- Training Staff | HR- Training Planning and Promotion Staff

    • OTHERS, Real Estate, Parking, Transportation, Trafic
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, Training & Development, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,800,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing an overwhelmingly large parking network in Japan and abroad. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car-sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, the company is actively developing new services utilizing digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. The company is expanding not only domestically but also globally, currently operating overseas in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where you can be involved in large-scale challenges. We are at the forefront of changing the way society moves, and we are expanding the field in which you can build your own career.

    You will be consistently responsible for planning, designing, and implementing training programs for each level of employees, from new recruits to managers. Specifically, we implement important initiatives that form the foundation of human resource development, such as training for new graduates (approximately 1.5 months or 20 days), from planning to execution.
    In addition to speaking as a training instructor, you will be involved in a wide range of activities, from planning effective training programs to creating materials.
    You will also participate in the formulation of mid- to long-term human resource development strategies in cooperation with the Human Resources Planning Department.
    In order to develop human resources in line with our corporate philosophy and business strategy, you will keep abreast of the latest training methods and industry trends, and evolve our in-house training system.

    Details.

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