Senior Global HR Systems Planning and Operations Specialist

This role leads the planning, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of global HR systems for a rapidly growing fusion company. Responsibilities include designing and improving evaluation, grading and compensation systems, balancing global consistency with the characteristics of individual locations, and developing talent-management processes for an expanding international organization.

The role also covers stock-option and other long-term incentive programs. It involves working with executives, finance, legal and external advisers on grant policies, eligibility, operational design and employee communications. Additional responsibilities include career-development and training frameworks, specialist and management career paths, promotion criteria, manager and next-generation leadership development, organizational development, engagement initiatives and culture-building activities.

The position uses engagement surveys, HR data and organizational indicators to identify issues and propose improvements to management. It also supports talent reviews, succession planning and high-potential employee development. HR governance work includes standardizing evaluation, compensation and promotion processes, improving regulations and data management, preparing for audits and strengthening internal controls in anticipation of a future IPO. The role further develops global HR policies, operating standards and scalable processes for evaluation operations, employee information, stock-option administration and talent reviews.

Required qualifications include approximately 7–8 years of practical experience in human resources; experience in a business company leading the planning, operation and improvement of HR systems, talent management, talent development or organizational development; and experience independently driving implementation or revision projects. Knowledge and practical experience with evaluation, compensation, grading or job-based HR systems are required. Experience building HR foundations in a rapidly growing or transformation-stage organization, managing teams or projects as a manager or equivalent, handling stock-option or equity-compensation programs, using talent reviews or succession planning, and applying HR data analysis or People Analytics is also required. The role requires communication and coordination skills for managing multiple priorities and working with executives, business leaders and stakeholders in uncertain environments.

The language requirements are native-level Japanese and business-level or higher English for communication with executives, overseas locations and internationally recruited employees. Named tools and systems include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, Teams, Zoom, HRIS, talent-management systems, ATS, Excel and Google Sheets. Practical use of generative AI for work improvement, excluding simple translation use, is welcomed.

The global organization has more than 190 employees and is expected to grow further, with overseas locations and a future IPO in view. The position is based at the Tokyo headquarters in Ota Ward, with possible work at the Marunouchi satellite office from June 2026. Remote work is negotiable for residents within commuting distance. Working hours are 9:00–18:00 with a one-hour break, and a flextime system may apply. The position is a regular full-time role, although hiring as a contract employee may also be possible. Annual salary is listed as JPY 9–12 million and may be discussed based on experience; it can vary with company performance and individual evaluation. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are days off, with at least 120 annual holidays. Benefits include social insurance, other welfare benefits, salary increases and special paid leave at joining. Domestic or international transfers may be possible.