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Head of Corporate Communications, Japan
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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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