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Kinaxis

Regional HR Advisor

Kinaxis

Regional HR Advisor responsible for advising managers and employees in Japan. Focusing on HR policy interpretation, local execution, and employee guidance at Kinaxis.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR advisory capabilities with a deep understanding of Japanese labor law and cultural norms, effectively translating global HR initiatives into local practices while fostering trust and communication in both Japanese and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords
7+ Years HR ExperienceJapanese Labour Law ExpertiseEmployee Advisory CapabilityBilingual Communication SkillsDEI Initiatives Leadership

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Soft Skills
Trust BuildingJudgmentDiscretionCoachingInterpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
HR PoliciesPerformance ManagementEmployee RetentionGlobal MobilityLocal Legislative Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a trusted, neutral HR advisor for managers and employees in Japan
  • Coach managers on performance management and feedback conversations, employee retention, conduct and interpersonal challenges
  • Interpretation and application of HR policies
  • Provide employees guidance where local knowledge, language, and cultural context are essential
  • Identify patterns, risks, and emerging issues, and partner with HRBPs to address them
  • Own and coordinate HR work with local language requirements
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for Japan benefits and global mobility
  • Identify local legislative or regulatory requirements that require updates to HR policies
  • Support HR Business Partners with talent review calibration facilitation, engagement survey insights & local action planning
  • Act as the Japan conduit for DEI initiatives and leadership development & learning programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong manager and employee advisory capability
  • Deep understanding of Japanese labour law, employment practices, and cultural norms
  • Proven ability to build trust and credibility with managers and employees
  • Experience translating global HR programs into effective local execution
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and comfort operating without formal decision authority
  • Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the third Friday of every month)
  • Flexible work options
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
  • Mentorship programs, training, and career development
  • Recognition programs and referral rewards
  • Hackathons