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 Operations

    • Financial Services
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Facilities & General Affairs, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Business Partner, HR Information System, Training & Development, Payroll, HR Operations
    • Aichi
    • ¥10,028,000~¥14,800,000

    This Japanese company is a leading provider in the Japanese financial services industry, offering a wide range of financial products to its customers and dealers, including auto loans, leasing, and insurance. Playing a key role through customized financing solutions to support auto sales and improve customer mobility, the company operates in more than 40 countries and territories, and its finance business continues to grow globally as sales volumes increase. With a focus on innovation and reliability, the company is transforming itself into a mobility services company and is actively pursuing new business ventures to strengthen its brand and contribute to the growth of the automotive industry.

    This company in Japan is a leading financial services provider in Japan offering a range of products including automobile loans, leases, and insurance, to customers and dealers. The company plays a pivotal role in supporting automotive sales and enhancing customer mobility with tailored financing solutions. Operating in over 40 countries and regions, the company's financial business continues to expand as sales volumes grow globally. Committed to innovation and reliability, the company is also transforming into a mobility service company, actively pursuing new business Committed to innovation and reliability, the company is also transforming into a mobility service company, actively pursuing new business ventures to further strengthen its brand and contribute to the growth of the automotive industry.

    In this role, you will oversee a wide range of domestic and international HR operations, including labor management, HR evaluation, talent development, recruitment, and HR system planning. Your responsibilities will range from strategic measures such as work style reform and global leadership development to practical matters such as expatriate support, compliance, and training programs. High English communication skills are required as you will regularly collaborate with overseas HR teams and related parties. This position also allows you to contribute to the HR reform of a growing global company while providing guidance and training to team members.

    In this role you will oversee a broad range of domestic and global HR functions, including labor relations, performance evaluation, talent development, recruitment, and HR systems planning. You will manage both strategic initiatives-such as work style reform and global leadership development-and operational areas such as expatriate support, compliance, and training programs. You will manage both strategic initiatives-such as work style reform and global leadership development-and operational areas like expatriate support, compliance, and training programs. You'll also have the opportunity to lead and You'll also have the opportunity to lead and mentor team members while contributing to the transformation of HR practices in a globally expanding company.

    Details.

  • Legal Affairs

    • Distribution & Retail
    • Legal, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are engaged in a wide variety of automobile-related businesses, including the operation of a corporate car rental business, operation of authorized dealerships throughout Japan, and vehicle sales business.
    By communicating with customers to understand their needs and respecting the autonomy of employees, we aim to be "a company where employees share the company's direction and work together to achieve customer satisfaction.

    This company is engaged in a wide range of automotive-related businesses, including the operation of a rental car service for corporations, the This company is engaged in a wide range of automotive-related businesses, including the operation of a rental car service for corporations, the operation of authorized dealerships nationwide, and vehicle sales.
    Through communication with our customers, we identify their needs, and by Through communication with our customers, we identify their needs, and by respecting the autonomy of our employees, we aim to be a company where employees empathize with the company's direction and work together to achieve customer satisfaction.

    In this position, you will promote sustainable growth while strengthening corporate governance throughout the group.
    You will also contribute to the establishment and operation of a long-term and stable governance structure in each of the group companies.

    Job Description / Expected Roles:
    ・Plan and promote "offensive legal" functions that drive business growth, not just defense
    ・Provide accurate and practical legal advice to support business decisions
    ・Improve contract management and compliance standards across the group
    ・Promote the development of team members and organizational design in the future To be involved in the training and organizational design of team members in the future


    In this role, you will drive continued growth while enhancing corporate governance across the group. You will contribute to establishing and maintaining a long-term, stable governance framework for all group companies.

    Role Expectations:
    ・Plan and promote proactive ("offensive") legal functions that drive business growth, not just Plan and promote proactive ("offensive") legal functions that drive business growth, not just defensive ones
    ・Provide accurate, practical legal advice to support executive decision-making
    ・Manage contracts and enhance compliance levels Manage contracts and enhance compliance levels across the entire group
    ▪ Eventually participate in developing team members and organizational design

    Details.

  • HR Planning / Labor Relations

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Payroll, 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 mobility.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, primarily cab dispatch services.
    is one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    This position will be responsible for a wide range of overall human resources operations, including labor affairs and human resources planning related areas. You will be responsible for leading a highly abstract agenda while involving others in the process, while keeping an eye on the post-listing structure.

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  • Service Sales Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Service Technician, Technical Help Desk, Aftersales Commercial
    • Osaka
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company is a global leader in sustainable transportation solutions, providing high-quality commercial vehicles and services. The company has a strong presence in the Japanese market, offering innovative solutions that promote efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.

    The company is a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, specializing in premium commercial vehicles and services. Japan, it offers innovative solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability across the transportation and logistics sectors.

    An industry-leading company in the field of heavy vehicles and engines is seeking dynamic professionals to join its team in Japan. With a strong commitment to quality and With a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that's shaping the future of transportation.

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  • Legal and Risk Management Lead

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • Legal, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥18,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and solve urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    In this role, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks at a micro-mobility business company, including strategy development from a legal perspective, contracts with stakeholders, government negotiations, risk management of transportation infrastructure, and preparation for listing. In this position, you will work with the CFO to develop a wide range of legal and risk management activities. This is an opportunity to participate in building a fast-growing social infrastructure and to develop your career in an agile, fast-decision-making environment.

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  • Legal Manager

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others, Transportation, Trafic
    • Legal, Patent, Intellectual Property, IR,Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Risk, In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a logistics tech startup company that operates a matching platform business connecting shippers and carriers and a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
    In the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry, we will transform Japan's logistics by combining our brand, nationwide sales network, and the structure and products of our office business. We will transform logistics in Japan by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business in the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry. The company's business growth is directly linked to future social issues, and it is an area that is attracting a great deal of attention from investors and client companies.

    You will be engaged in building a legal structure to support discontinuous growth with the speed and flexibility that only a startup can provide. You will be responsible for properly managing the various risks that arise as the business scales, and working closely with the business team to promote a legal function that balances offense and defense.

    Details.

  • General Affairs, Corporate Headquarters

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • 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
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    A rapidly growing consulting firm that values providing value centered on "people" and practices long-term, companionable support based on trust and empathy Established in the mid-2010s, the firm has expanded to approximately 1,000 employees. We cover a wide range of areas from business strategy, IT, digital transformation, and project management in a single integrated manner. Although many of our employees come from large firms, we have a flat organizational culture that allows them to move autonomously without being restricted by titles or years. Our consulting style is characterized by an emphasis on people skills and cooperation, without being biased toward specialized skills.

    We also focus on creating a working environment, and have systems in place to ensure both growth and peace of mind for our employees, including remote work and flextime systems, career support, training, mentoring, and health support. The company is supported by many young and mid-career employees as a workplace where they can expand their own potential and make a deep contribution to clients in an open organizational culture.

    You will be responsible for handling all general affairs operations at the Corporate Headquarters.

    Details.

  • HR Planning|HR Personnel Planning

    • IT, Software platform
    • HR, GA & Facilities, HR Business Partner, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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.


    You will be responsible for the design and operation of the company-wide evaluation and compensation system. You will be responsible for leading the growth of the organization by maximizing performance and engagement, and by supporting the growth of employees from a systemic perspective.

    Details.

  • Regulatory Affairs & Certification | Regulatory Investigation, Certification Acquisition, and External Relations Handling

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Legal, Patent, Intellectual Property, Regulation&Homologation, QC・QA
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    To ensure product regulatory compliance and enhance competitiveness, you will be responsible for investigating laws in various countries, engaging with regulatory authorities (external relations), sharing information with planning, design, and sales departments, and obtaining certifications for compliance responses.

    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.

  • Sales Administration

    • Distribution & Retail
    • Sales, Sales Administration
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    A strong luxury car dealer which won several awards and expansion plans.

    Main duties include extracting data from a dedicated system, checking the progress of each case, assisting with car registration and event support. Back-office work is the main part of the job.

    Details.

  • eVTOL Recruiter

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    A pioneering startup in advanced air mobility, founded in 2018, is leading the development of cutting-edge eVTOL (flying car) technology to transform With a diverse team from automotive, aerospace, consulting, and startup sectors, the company offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where employees shape the future of urban and regional mobility. With a diverse team from automotive, aerospace, consulting, and startup sectors, the company offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where employees shape the future of urban and regional mobility. Now expanding its business through market research, new business models, proof-of-concept testing, and strategic partnerships, this is a rare chance to join a team driving a once-in-a-century mobility revolution.

    This role will be part of the Talent Acquisition team and will engage directly with hiring managers and candidates to ensure we attract top talent across a dynamic, ever-changing hiring landscape.

    Details.

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