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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The HR Manager, Japan is responsible for planning and executing HR strategies, day-to-day activities, ensuring that talent cycles and processes are effective, reflect best practices and are aligned with Danaher and Leica Biosystems‘ standards and business priorities. It is a generalist role, with high visibility and impact.

This position reports to the Sr HR Director and is part of the LBS global HR team. This will be an on-site role, based in our Tokyo office.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Partner with the Japan GM and the leadersip team to identify and lead HR initiatives that will improve team’s capabilities, organizational effectiveness and build on the culture of high engagement and performance.

Responsible for maintaining and ensuring local policies and procedures are current and reflect best practices. This includes work policies, job duties, employee health and safety, working conditions, compensation practices and employee benefits

Responsible for all employee relations matters, effectively manage investigations, employees’ grievances and complaints; provide guidance, liaise with Corporate and/or external Legal teams where appropriate. Establish trusting working relationships between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting policies and legislation, administering contracts

Manage accuracy and reliability of Workday data and physical files, ensuring they meet internal and external audit requirements. This includes payroll and personnel data, training and attendance files.

Manage employee cycle processes and HR KPIs: new hire, onboarding, transfers, promotions, performance management, termination processes successfully executed. Analyse and report data, identify trends, implement counter-measures to improve talent metrics.

Eight or more years of progressive HR experience with a multi-national company in a Generalist role required

Proficient in both spoken and written Japanese and English

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

Matrix, global organizations committed to continuous improvement

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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