Regional HR Manager + Centres of Excellence , Japan

Location: Singapore
Reports to: Matrix reporting – Global HR Director in Japan, Director of Product & Marketing Division (for Centre of Excellence) and Managing Director of Hioki Singapore
Role Type: Full-time, Regional HR Business Partner / HR Manager

To support rapid growth across our Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Singapore, China, and Japan, we are hiring a Regional HR Manager to lead and manage all HR operations, talent acquisition, people development, and organizational processes across these locations.

This role covers ~20 employees today, with expected expansion in software, AI/ML, engineering, marketing, and PMO functions. The Regional HR Manager will act as a strategic partner to senior leaders while ensuring high-quality HR execution in a cross-cultural, multi-country environment.

• Serve as the primary HR partner for Hioki Singapore (sales operation) and CoEs in Singapore, China, and Japan.
• Advise senior leadership on people strategy, organizational design, and HR policies.
• Support culture-building aligned with Hioki’s philosophies and global transformation.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Singapore and China (engineering, software, AI, marketing, technical roles).
• Build strong talent pipelines for rapid scaling (up to 10 – 20 hires/year).
• Strengthen employer branding across universities, research institutes, and industry networks.

• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, performance management, probation reviews, and employee relations.
• Ensure consistent HR processes across Singapore and China while aligning with Japan HQ.
• Administer compensation, benefits, leave, and HRIS systems.

• Support leadership development, and functional skill programs.
• Coordinate training across global CoEs, including technical, product, and management training.
• Drive initiatives around Hioki’s “software-driven, AI-ready” competencies.

• Ensure full compliance with Singapore MOM regulations and coordinate with China HR partners on PRC labour laws.
• Update policies, contracts, and HR frameworks as needed.
• Manage audits, documentation, and risk controls.

• Partner with division leaders to improve team structure, workflows, and performance systems.
• Support change-management initiatives such as CoE ramp-up, PMO setup, and technology transformation.
• Lead HR analytics, reporting, and workforce planning.

• Participate in global HR projects affecting worldwide locations.
• Contribute to achievement of special HR tasks assigned by Japan HQ.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD) preferred.

• 7–12 years of progressive HR generalist or HRBP experience.
• Experience in multi-country HR including Singapore.
• Background in engineering, technology, AI/ML, or R&D organizations is an advantage.
• Proven ability to recruit technical talent (software, data, engineering).
• Strong competency in developing HR policies and building HR processes from the ground up.

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to operate hands-on while supporting strategic initiatives.
• Fluent in English;
  Mandarin and Japanese capabilities are advantage (for China CoE coordination and Japan HQ reporting).
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture is a plus.

• Be part of Hioki’s global transformation into a software-driven, AI-ready solutions leader.
• Opportunities to shape HR across countries and build the foundations for future CoE growth.
• High visibility and influence with senior management.
• Role with both autonomy and strategic relevance.

Hioki E.E. Corporation is a global leader in electrical measuring instruments with over 90 years of heritage. We provide high-quality, reliable, and cutting-edge measurement solutions to customers across industries worldwide. As Hioki accelerates its transformation toward software-driven, AI-ready solutions, our teams in Singapore and across our global Centres of Excellence play a key role in innovation, market engagement, and talent development.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and help empower industries through world-class measurement technologies. Hioki is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.