Business HR - Specialist or Manager

Minato City, Tokyo, jp on site Until 10/6/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, FacebookInstagramX and YouTube.

This role will partner with the business function to achieve both functional and HR goal with the leaders, plan and execute cross HR projects, and provide operational support to Business HR Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Business HR partnering

  • Serve as the primary strategic partner to the business. Assist in creating and implementing HR Strategies to meet organizational and business needs.
  • Coach, consult, and influence the business leaders, regarding leadership development, succession planning, and talent management.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of all HR programs and service, and be responsible for HR results in the business, including client satisfaction, HR effectiveness, and associated financial results.
  • Drive people manager development to create clarity and consistency of expectations, accountability, and enrich manager/employee experiences. Partner with people leaders to shape a culture of high employee engagement, high performance, diversity and inclusion.
  • Prioritize critical projects based on business needs and available resources

Cross HR projects and support Business HR Team operation

  • Plan and execute cross-functional HR projects in collaboration with HR and internal key stakeholders.
  • Provide operational and administrative support to Business HR Team in day-to-day activities, including data creation and follow-up actions.
  • Assist in driving consistent Business HR processes and standardization across business units or functions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Business HR process quality and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and effective execution of HR-related tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in HR operations, HR project support, or HRBP support roles.
  • Strong understanding of core HR processes and general HR business partnering activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders across different functions and levels in English and Japanese. 
  • Experience in a multinational or matrix organization is preferred.

Competencies:

  • Self-Starter and Team Player
  • Adaptability
  • Growth mindset
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Conflict Resolution

アッヴィは、機会均等を重視する雇用主であり、誠実な企業活動、革新の推進、人々の生活への貢献、そして地域社会への貢献に努めています。雇用機会均等に向けて、障がいを持つ方々も積極的に支援しています。

About this role

Summary

Support HR strategies, partner with business leaders, manage HR projects, and ensure operational efficiency.

Job title

Business HR - Specialist or Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

HR processesstakeholder communicationExcelPowerPointbilingual English Japanese

Preferred skills

multinational organization

Specializations

HR operationsHR project supportHR business partnering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

On-site City
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