Z ustvarjanjem dragocene zapuščine skoraj 150 let vsak dan stremimo k preoblikovanju in izboljšanju življenja. Danes in za prihodnje generacije. Z našimi inovativnimi in trajnostnimi blagovnimi znamkami ter tehnologijami v naših timih sodelavcev po vsem svetu. Henkel zavzema vodilne položaje tako na področju industrije kot tudi potrošniškega blaga: Naš portfolio vključuje dobro znane izdelke za nego las, detergente za pranje perila, mehčalce ter lepila, tesnila in funkcionalne premaze.
HRBP AO Japan
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About this Position
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our manufacturing organization across multiple sites in Japan. This role will work closely with site leadership and the broader manufacturing management team to drive organizational transformation, strengthen workplace culture, and enhance overall performance and engagement.
This is a highly impactful position, playing a key role in building a sustainable talent pipeline and supporting long-term business growth in a changing workforce environment.
What you´ll do
- Act as HR Business Partner across multiple manufacturing sites
- Partner with factory management to align HR strategies with business and operational priorities
- Lead and manage employee relations (ER), including handling grievances, supporting union-related matters, and advising on employment issues
- Coach and support leadership teams to enhance leadership capability and drive cultural and organizational change
- Drive HR initiatives focused on engagement, productivity, and performance improvement
- Support transformation projects across sites to improve overall organizational effectiveness
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
- Solid HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of employee relations (ER) and labor practices
- Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence stakeholders
- Experience driving organizational change and transformation initiatives
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with onsite operations
- Strong communication skills in both Japanese (native level) and English (business level)
- Willingness to travel regularly across multiple sites
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting unionized environments or involvement in union negotiations
- Background in multinational or matrix organizations
- Experience in chemicals, automotive, or related industries
- Proven track record in leadership coaching and talent development
- Flexibility on work location or prior experience working across multiple sites
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26094453
Job Locations: Japan, Shiga-Ken, Shiga, Gamou-gun
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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O podjetju Henkel
Vprašanja in odgovori
Zanima me več delovnih mest. Ali se lahko hkrati prijavim na več delovnih mest?
Da – preprosto izpolnite svoj profil v našem spletnem prijavnem sistemu. Ko je vaš spletni profil dokončan, se lahko prijavite na več delovnih mest.
Ponudba za delovno mesto je napisana v angleškem jeziku – ali naj tudi svojo prijavo pripravim v angleškem jeziku?
Da, prosim. Ker je Henkel mednarodna družba, boste sodelovali s kolegi z vsega sveta in angleški jezik je uradni jezik podjetja. Na splošno velja pravilo: Prijavo napišite v istem jeziku, v katerem je tudi oglas za zaposlitev.
Ali bom med postopkom prijave prejemal povratne informacije o stanju moje prijave?
Vsako delovno mesto, ki je na voljo pri Henklu, je edinstveno in iskanje pravega kandidata je zelo pomembno za kandidata, ki ga zaposlimo, ter tudi za družbo Henkel. Poskrbeti želimo, da bosta kandidat in družba primerna izbira drug za drugega. Kandidatom bomo skozi celotni postopek nudili povratne informacije.
Na koga se lahko obrnem, če imam vprašanja glede svoje prijave?
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