Head of Corporate Communications, Japan

Corporate Communications Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Japan, Shinagawa, Tokyo-To Full Time Regular
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About this Position

We are looking for candidates with strong strategic communications capabilities and the ability to operate independently in a matrix organization. 

What you´ll do

  • Lead and execute Japan Corporate Communications strategies aligned with global and APAC business priorities
  • Manage both internal and external communications activities, including media relations, corporate storytelling, executive communications, and crisis communications
  • Act as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, including the Japan President and Executive Committee
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment with business units, marketing teams, APAC, and global stakeholders
  • Support change management, internal communications, and reputation management initiatives
  • Handle issues and crisis communications in collaboration with regional and global teams
  • Develop digital communication strategies to strengthen stakeholder engagement
  • Manage external agencies, contractors, budgets, and communication resources effectively
  • Operate independently as the key Corporate Communications lead in Japan across business and functions at local, regional, and global levels

What makes you a good fit

Must Have

  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English
  • 8–12 years of Corporate Communications experience, including media relations, executive communications, issues and crisis management, corporate reputation management, and internal/change communications
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with regional and global teams
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
  • Calm, resilient, and capable of handling sensitive or high-pressure situations
  • Strong strategic communications capability
  • In-house Corporate Communications experience
  • Ability to operate independently in a matrix organization

Nice to have

  • Experience in multinational companies (MNCs)
  • Experience in both in-house and PR agency environments
  • PR agency experience followed by in-house Corporate Communications experience
  • Experience handling large/global brands or well-known companies
  • Industrial / FMCG industry experience
  • Strong social media and digital communications experience

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
  • Sick Leave
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26095521

Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

Sí, solo debes completar tu perfil en nuestro sistema de solicitud en línea y una vez completo, puedes aplicar a varios puestos. 

Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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