• Full-time

Publication date： 2026.11.07

【Hitachi】Associate Class in the Cross-Border M&A Specialist Team of the Human Capital Division

  • Back Office / Assistant
  • Tokyo
  • Salary： JPY 8,300,000 - 10,800,000
【日立製作所】人財部門クロスボーダーM&A専門チームにおけるAssociateクラス
職種Position Back Office / Assistant
会社概要Company profile This position is available only for people residing in Japan.

[Company Profile]
Founded in 1910, the group has now grown to approximately 320,000 employees and consolidated revenue of over 10 trillion yen.
Their corporate philosophy of "contributing to society through the development of superior, independent technologies and products" has remained unchanged since their founding. Nowadays, as the environment around us changes dramatically every day, they have declared and are promoting "social innovation" as their core business. "Social innovation" means contributing to the resolution of social issues by combining the infrastructure technology they have cultivated over the years with innovative IT technology. They will continue to do their best to address the mounting global social issues such as energy, water, climate change, medical care, disaster prevention, and security.
仕事内容Job description [Job Title]
[Hitachi, Ltd.] Associate Class in the Cross-Border M&A Specialist Team, Human Resources Division

[Department Name]
Human Capital Management Headquarters, Global Strategic Alliance Department

[About the Department (Overview and Mission)]
This is an organization within the Human Resources Department (hereinafter, HR Department) that specializes in cross-border M&A. To strengthen the Hitachi Group's HR Division's capabilities for cross-border M&A, the department promotes and supports actual M&A project participation (from due diligence through PMI) and carries out knowledge-sharing activities (planning and holding seminars, documenting knowledge by converting it into explicit knowledge, etc.). In this way, it functions as a knowledge hub for HR in cross-border M&A.

[Businesses, Services, and Products Involved]
The department provides collaboration and support in this area (HR in cross-border M&A) to all Hitachi Group business entities.

[Background of Recruitment]
Demand for M&A support, which is used as one of various means for executing the Hitachi Group's management plan "Inspire 2027," promoted since last fiscal year, has increased rapidly. The HR Department will also add staff to strengthen its structure.

[Job Overview]
Cross-border M&A is said to have a success rate of about 30% and is considered highly difficult. Many of the factors behind this relate to "people," the core of business execution. The HR Department, which handles "people," has many roles to fulfill, including participating from an early stage, clarifying risks with PMI promotion after acquisition in mind, and participating in contract negotiations to address those risks. On the other hand, opportunities to gain actual experience are limited, making it difficult to acquire empirical know-how and knowledge. Although the group has many track records, further proactive efforts are needed to utilize them. This department was established as the execution team for this purpose. When M&A is planned within the group, it participates and provides support. In normal times, it promotes knowledge hub activities that share the collected knowledge broadly with the group's HR departments through seminars, knowledge compilations, and similar formats.

This position is a first step toward becoming an M&A specialist in the HR field. It is designed to help you accumulate substantial experience and step up while also learning broad HR knowledge.

[Job Details]
・Promotion and support through project participation: Participate as a project member, work with the business unit HRBP to organize matters to be addressed, collaborate and coordinate with related departments, and engage in overall project promotion and support activities based on instructions from supervisors.
・Accumulation and explicit knowledge conversion of HR-related knowledge in cross-border M&A: Convert knowledge gained through experience into explicit knowledge, collect it, and promote its use within the HR Department.
In particular, take the lead in creating and revising playbooks and similar materials.
・Planning and operation of M&A seminars: Plan and run various seminars that communicate an overview of M&A and the accumulated knowledge.

[Appeal, Rewards, and Career Path of the Position]
・M&A is said to be a "microcosm of management." While closely observing the management strategies, decisions, and execution of the business units and group companies that carry it out, you will realize your role and contribution as HR. The responsibility is heavy, but it is a rewarding job. It is also an opportunity to learn about the global businesses Hitachi promotes, and a chance to broadly build management participation awareness and knowledge.
・While HR professionals commonly build experience by function, such as BP (Business Partner), CoE (Center of Expertise), and operations, this role offers the opportunity to carry out cross-functional activities from a perspective that includes a global element. It is a job where you can gain very valuable experience for those aiming to become leaders of the HR Department in the future and for those who wish to be active in the global HR field. Of course, it is ideal for those who want to build M&A experience and knowledge across various formats and scales and pursue a career as an HR M&A specialist.

[Work Environment]
① You will work at the Global Strategic Alliance Department of the Human Capital Management Headquarters at Hitachi, Ltd.'s head office. As a global headquarters function, you will support projects by collaborating with HR-BPs from each division and developing high levels of expertise. The department is a small team of three people: the department head, the deputy department manager, and this position. However, the team is flexibly organized, with members from regional headquarters HR operating globally joining as needed. In projects, the team is mainly composed of HR members from business units and group companies, and this department collaborates and supports them.
② This position is eligible for discretionary work arrangements. Hybrid work combining remote work and office attendance is also possible. Overseas business trips may occur depending on projects, but these will be arranged through consultation with consideration for work-life balance.
※The above content reflects the information at the time recruitment begins and may change as needed after joining. Thank you for your understanding.

[Requirements]
1. Based on participation in cross-border M&A projects, possess broad knowledge in the following areas (not at expert level, but at a level that serves as a foundation for necessary research and discussion):
① Knowledge of cross-border M&A and organizational development
② Broad knowledge of HR-related operations (knowledge of organization/governance, grading, compensation systems, talent management, performance management, HRIS, etc.)
2. Approximately 5 years or more of HR operations experience in companies or similar organizations, or approximately 3 years or more of HR consulting experience.
3. English proficiency of TOEIC650点 or higher (at a level that does not hinder reading and writing, etc.)
4. Business literacy sufficient to understand the basics of the target businesses and industries.

[Preferred requirements]
1. Practical experience in cross-border M&A projects.
2. Based on participation in cross-border M&A projects, possess broad knowledge in the following areas (not at expert level, but at a level that serves as a foundation for necessary research and discussion):
① Basic understanding and knowledge of other departments' operations (finance, tax, legal, safety, etc.)
② Knowledge of employment and labor laws and regulations, including labor legislation in other countries
③ Knowledge of business succession-related laws and regulations and labor practices in other countries
④ Practical knowledge of employment and labor-related contracts

[Desired Profile] ※Expected behaviors, competencies, etc.
[Common to All Job Categories (Hitachi Group Core Competencies)]
To make use of diverse talent, create a safe and secure workplace (inclusive workplace) where people trust each other and can maximize their performance, and support active speaking up and growth.
Starting from society, identify issues, always act with sincerity, and take responsibility for results through co-creation with stakeholders inside and outside the organization to contribute to society.
To create new value, learn with passion, challenge the status quo, respond swiftly, and accelerate innovation.

[Final Education]
University graduate or higher

[Anticipated Position]
Senior Specialist Class
※This is the anticipated position at the start of recruitment. It will be determined through the selection process and explained at the time of offer.

[Salary]
■ Monthly salary: 486,000円～632,000円
Anticipated annual salary: 830万円～1080万円

[Benefits]
Housing allowance (up to 60万円/year), dormitories and company housing, cafeteria plan (equivalent to 12.2万円/year), child and nursing care support allowances, various support systems for balancing work with childcare and nursing care (support for balancing costs, consultation desks, etc.), shareholding program, retirement benefit system, corporate pension system, etc.
※Various allowances and systems are subject to eligibility conditions. Please check the details after joining.

[Working Hours]
8:50～17:20 (actual working hours 7 hours 45 minutes, break 45 minutes)
※Hours may differ depending on the workplace.

[Work Location]
Hitachi, Ltd. Head Office (1-6-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
応募資格Requirement 1. Based on participation in a cross-border M&A project, possess broad knowledge of the following areas (not necessarily at expert level, but at a level sufficient as a foundation for necessary research and discussions):
① Knowledge of cross-border M&A and knowledge of organizational development
② Broad knowledge of HR-related operations (knowledge of organization/governance, grading, compensation systems, talent management, performance management, HRIS, etc.)
2. Approximately 5 years or more of HR operations experience at companies, or approximately 3 years or more of consulting experience in the HR domain
3. TOEIC650点以上 English proficiency (level sufficient for reading and writing, etc.)
4. Business literacy sufficient for a basic understanding of the target business and industry

[Preferred requirements]
1. Practical experience in cross-border M&A projects
2. Broad knowledge of the following areas, based on participation in a cross-border M&A project (not necessarily at expert level, but at a level sufficient as a foundation for necessary research and discussions):
① Basic understanding and knowledge of other departments' operations (finance, tax, legal, safety, etc.)
② Knowledge of employment and labor laws and regulations, including those of other countries
③ Knowledge of business succession-related laws and regulations and labor practices in other countries
④ Knowledge of employment and labor-related contract practices

[Desired candidate profile] *Expected behaviors, competencies, etc.
日本語力Japanese level Business
雇用形態Employment type Full-time
勤務エリアLocation Tokyo
勤務時間Working hours 8:50-17:20
想定年収Salary JPY 8,300,000 - 10,800,000
条件・待遇Condition Housing allowance (up to 600,000 yen per year), dormitories and company housing, cafeteria plan (equivalent to 122,000 yen per year), childcare and nursing care support allowance, various support systems for balancing work with childcare and nursing care (support for related expenses, consultation desks, etc.), employee stock ownership plan, retirement benefit system, corporate pension system, etc.
※Various allowances and systems are subject to eligibility conditions. Please check the details after joining the company.

[Working hours]
8:50 to 17:20 (actual working hours 7 hours 45 minutes, break 45 minutes)
※Hours may differ depending on the business site.
[Work location]
Hitachi, Ltd. Head Office (1-6-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
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