General Information
Job Advert Title: HR Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location: Nihonbashi ,Tokyo
Division: HR Operations
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】 The Continuous Improvement Specialist collaborates with various stakeholders and across geographies to enhance HR processes and services. They ensure service delivery consistency, manage compliance, and improve process efficiency. The role involves overseeing service transition projects and implementing the Global People Services Model. The specialist drives the stabilization and adoption of process and technology such as HR systems, myHR, Global Payroll, and Global Time.【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】 （雇入れ直後） Process Improvement & Strategy • Contribute to the strategic CI plan and roadmap, including cost-saving initiatives • Collect and analyse customer feedback to identify service improvement opportunities • Maintain and track the CI opportunity portfolio across processes, systems, and documentation • Support the development and application of CI tools and training (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) HR Service Delivery & Systems • Enhance HR processes and services through continuous improvement initiatives • Support service transitions and adoption of HR systems (e.g., myHR, Global Payroll, Global Time) • Review and improve employee lifecycle processes in collaboration with process owners • Contribute to policy and procedure updates, ensuring readiness for employment law changes Change Enablement & Communication • Act as a Change Champion to support adoption and minimise disruption • Develop strong communication channels (e.g., huddles, updates) to keep stakeholders informed • Coach Team member to identify improvement opportunities and foster a CI culture （変更の範囲） 会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】 • This position is based in Poland and will require on-site work. • (OR) At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】 ＜必須 / Required＞ • Intermediate IT literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, LMS, HRIS platforms) • Experience in HR process design, transaction support, and employee administration in a multinational context • Experience managing HR service delivery projects, including business case development • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Familiarity with project management tools and techniques • Understanding of the full HR employee lifecycle and employment law readiness
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞ • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification • Strong knowledge of HR processes (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management)
【応募書類 / Application Documents】 和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed 【選考プロセス / Selection details】 書類選考 → 1次面接 最終面接 ※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。 CV screening → First interview → Final interview *Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】 （雇入れ直後） 東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社 Nihonbashi, Tokyo （変更の範囲） 会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】 応相談 Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】 期間の定めなし Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】 試用期間原則なし No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】 ①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定 ②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給 ③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給 ①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability. ②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade) ③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】 有り
【賞与 / Bonus】 有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】 裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等 Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】 8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制 裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす 8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri） Discretionary Work System
【休日 / Holidays】 完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始 Weekends(Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】 年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等 Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】 雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等 Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】 https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/ For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site. "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."