Informa Group Plc.

events, media, publishing, or B2B services

HRManager

Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“HR Manager at Informa Group Plc.. Skills: Strategic HR Leadership, Talent Acquisition & Management, Performance Management & Development, Employee Relations & Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, HR Compliance & Administration, Organizational Development, Global HR Collaboration. Leading and managing all human resources functions for Informa Markets Japan. Ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global Informa HR strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Support business growth and employee engagement; Ensure optimal organizational structure and resource allocation; Provide insights and recommendations for business decision-making; Ensure successful integration of new hires; Enhance employee capabilities; Foster positive workplace culture aligned with Informa's values and behaviors; Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements; Optimize structure and effectiveness; Enhance organizational effectiveness

Industry & Context.

events, media, publishing, or B2B services
Problems you'll solve

Solution-oriented mindset; Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for business decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

Residence status that permits a full-time employment in Japan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, At least 3-5 years in an HR management role, Broad HR generalist experience across all HR functions, Proven experience managing HR teams and leading HR initiatives, Deep understanding of Japanese labor laws and employment regulations, Experience working in multinational organizations with matrix structures, Japanese proficiency at a level equivalent to JLPT N1, Residence status that permits full-time employment in Japan

Nice to Have

Master's degree or MBA preferred, Experience in events, media, publishing, or B2B services industry, Experience managing HR in organizations with 200+ employees, Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring, Knowledge of regional HR practices across Asia-Pacific, Experience implementing global HR systems and processes, Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, Experience with employee engagement and culture transformation initiatives

What You'll Do.

Leading and managing all human resources functions for Informa Markets Japan

Ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global Informa HR strategies

Serving as a strategic business partner to senior leadership

Overseeing talent acquisition

performance management

compensation and benefits

and organizational development initiatives

Developing and implementing HR strategies

Leading workforce planning initiatives

Driving organizational change initiatives

and transformation programs

Analyzing HR data and metrics

Developing and managing HR department budget

Developing and executing recruitment strategies

Overseeing end-to-end recruitment process

Enhancing employer brand and employee value proposition

Designing and implementing comprehensive onboarding programs

Building talent pipelines for critical roles and succession planning

Managing relationships with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners

Implementing and managing performance management processes

Facilitating objective setting

and annual performance evaluations

Designing and delivering learning and development programs

Implementing career development frameworks and internal mobility programs

Creating and executing leadership development initiatives

Developing succession plans for key positions and critical roles

Managing employee relations issues

Designing and implementing employee engagement programs and initiatives

Conducting regular employee engagement surveys

Partnering with communications team on HR-related internal communications

Fostering positive workplace culture

Championing diversity

and inclusion initiatives

Developing and managing competitive compensation structures

Leading annual salary review processes

Overseeing employee benefits programs

Conducting job evaluations

Designing and managing bonus and incentive programs

Conducting regular market surveys

Ensuring full compliance with Japanese labor laws

and statutory requirements

and maintaining HR policies and procedures

Overseeing preparation and management of employment contracts

Managing relationships with labor authorities

Managing HRIS (Human Resources Information System)

Preparing regular HR reports

Conducting HR audits and implementing risk mitigation strategies

Leading organizational design initiatives

Supporting business transformation through effective change management practices

Driving cultural initiatives

and wellbeing programs

Managing employee exits

Ensuring alignment with Informa's global HR policies

Collaborating with Asia-Pacific HR team and global HR centers of excellence

Participating in global HR forums and sharing best practices

Contributing to and implementing global HR projects and initiatives

Providing regular updates to regional and global HR leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business heads; Partner with communications team on HR-related internal communications; Collaborate with Asia-Pacific HR team and global HR centers of excellence; Participate in global HR forums

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese (native level); Business-level English proficiency; presentation and facilitation skills; Ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly

Process & Methodology

Change Management, Organizational Development, Global Projects

Full Job Description

インフォーマ (Informa PLC)は、英国にその本社を置く国際B2Bメディア企業です。国際展示会などの業界イベントの主催を中心に、デジタルプラットフォーム、業界専門誌や学術誌の出版、マーケットリサーチとそのデータ分析など、多彩なメディア媒体を駆使し、世界の様々な産業分野で活躍するプロフェッショナルのための情報コミュニケーションサービスを提供しています。 インフォーマは、ロンドン証券取引所に上場しており、FTSE100のメンバーです。世界30か国以上で、12,000人を超える社員がその国際ネットワークの下、医薬、ヘルスケア、バイオ、食品、ファッション、化粧品、産業機械、海事、ITなど様々な産業分野でメディア活動を展開しており、その年間売上額は6,200億円(£3,189.6m /2023年)を超えています。 業界プロフェッショナルのための情報配信とビジネスマッチングの場を提供することで、新たなビジネスチャンスを創造します。 インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパンは、インフォーマ マーケッツの日本支社として、その国際ネットワークと連動し、食品、ヘルスケア、製薬・医療、ビューティー、ファッション、ジュエリー、海事など多彩な産業分野で30を超える国際イベントを主催するとともに、健康・食品業界における業界専門媒体の発行を行っています。また、世界各国で開催されているインフォーマ主催の国際イベントの日本窓口として、日本企業の海外プロモーションのサポートも行っています。 The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resources functions for Informa Markets Japan, ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global Informa HR strategies. This role serves as a strategic business partner to senior leadership while overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, and organizational development initiatives to support business growth and employee engagement. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership * HR Strategy Development: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Informa Markets Japan's business objectives and global HR framework * Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business heads on organizational design, talent management, and people-related matters * Workforce Planning: Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure optimal organizational structure and resource allocation * Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, restructuring, and transformation programs * HR Metrics & Analytics: Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for business decision-making * Budget Management: Develop and manage HR department budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of HR services Talent Acquisition & Management * Recruitment Strategy: Develo

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