Job Advert Title: HR Communications Operations Specialist
Location: Nihonbashi,Tokyo
Division: CPO Office
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
Purpose:
The HR Communications Operations Specialist will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and consistency of HR communications. This role focuses on delivering clear, timely, and employee-friendly messaging that supports HR operations, policy rollouts, and ongoing transformation efforts.
Scope:
This position is responsible for developing and executing operational communications within HR, with a global audience in mind. The role partners closely with HR sub-functions (e.g., People Services, People Enablement, People Partners, and HR Business Partners), and stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment, clarity, and impact. It may also support change management and transformation communications as needed. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and able to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
•Communication and Business Awareness Planning:
Develop and manage clear, timely, and consistent communications for HR programs, policies, and operational initiatives. Translate complex information into engaging, employee-friendly messages across multiple channels
•Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate closely with global HR sub-functions and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure communication alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
Translate complex information into engaging, employee-friendly messages across multiple channels.
•Change Management Strategy:
Support the design and implementation change management plans that maximize employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance. This includes stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness planning. Support change management efforts by aligning communication strategies with transformation goals.
•Employee Insights:
Leverage data and employee feedback to generate insights and develop targeted communication strategies that drive awareness, understanding, and action.
•Governance and Reporting:
Track and report on change readiness, communication effectiveness, and adoption metrics. Provide regular updates to project sponsors and leadership teams. Maintain and contribute to HR communication templates, calendars, and governance tools. Ensure alignment with brand, tone, and messaging standards across all HR communications
（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 Japan and offers hybrid work flexibility.
•(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＞
•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
•Minimum of 8 years’ experience in employee communications, HR communications, or change management, ideally within a global, matrixed organization.
•Demonstrated experience supporting data-driven change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, readiness planning, and adoption communications. Experience with HR transformation or program rollouts is preferred.
•Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex information for diverse audiences.
•Proven track record in developing and executing communication strategies across multiple channels (e.g., email, intranet, SharePoint, LMS).
•Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across HR sub-functions and business stakeholders.
•Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
・Additional language proficiency (e.g., Japanese, Spanish, or French) is a plus for supporting global communications.
【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 → 2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 → 2nd 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.
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