Human Resources Manager

Makana Partners ·www.makanapartners.com

Location Tokyo, 13, JP
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Data & Analytics Design HR & People
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Introduction

Join a fast-growing AI company as it builds its HR team to support rapid expansion. With plans to grow its workforce significantly this year, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR functions in a collaborative and international environment.

About the Role

As an HR Manager, you will develop and lead HR processes, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and organizational development. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in hiring and supporting international team members, especially IT engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit 20+ employees annually, including IT engineers and corporate staff.
  • Manage onboarding, especially for foreign engineers and English-speaking team members.
  • Develop HR strategies to support company growth.
  • Build HR frameworks for recruitment and organizational planning.
  • Bridge Japanese business practices with international team dynamics.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience recruiting mid-career IT engineers (10–20 hires annually).
  • Experience managing teams of 3+ members.
  • Fluency in English and business-level Japanese.
  • Strong initiative and experience in HR planning or organizational development (preferred).
  • Ability to work closely with executives and report to the CEO.

Why Join

  • Shape HR functions in a rapidly expanding AI company.
  • Enjoy a hybrid, flexible work environment.
  • Collaborate directly with the CEO on impactful projects.
  • Be part of a company leading innovation in the AI industry.

This role is ideal for proactive professionals with strong communication skills and a passion for building effective HR systems in a multicultural setting.



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The Human Resources Manager role with Makana Partners is based in Tokyo, JP.
Is the Human Resources Manager role full-time or contract?
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