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Human Resources Professional

2 days ago Tokyo, Japan

Introduction

As the Inclusion Lead for IBM Japan Group, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), with a particular focus on PwDA employment and broader inclusion programs.

The main responsibilities of the position include developing strategies and managing progress towards achieving the legally required employment rate for people with disabilities, running the Access Blue Program (an internship for people with disabilities), coordinating with related organization, reporting to senior leaders, and promoting understanding and fostering a culture of inclusion for employees, including promoting women's participation in the workforce and LGBTQ+, as well as disseminating information.

Note: We call people with disability with People with Diverse Abilities (PwDA)

Your role and responsibilities

  1. Planning and implementation of PwDA employment strategies
    • Employment strategy
      • Strategy development, enhancement, execution, and progress management
      • Interlock with Business Units
      • Obtaining senior leadership alignment
    • Hiring of PwDA employees

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  • Planning, organization and operation of the Access Blue Program (PM, facilitators and intern people managers will be assigned separately)
  • Conversion after internship (PwDA recruiter will be assigned separately)
  • Implement recruitment plans in collaboration with BU leaders and recruitment teams
  • Retention of PwDA employees
    • Strengthening the care staff system (separate organization of care staff)
    • Providing support and consultation to PwDA employees, their superiors, and organizations
    • Coordinating and Providing Reasonable Accommodation
    • Information dissemination for PwDA
  • Risk Management and Compliance
    • Sharing employment rate achievements with senior leaders
    • Reducing legal risks due to not achieving the legal employment rate and considering response policies to Hello Work (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
    • Audit response
  • Responding to legal requirements regarding inclusion (employment rate for people with disabilities is included in 1. above)
    • Implementation of corporate obligations under the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
    • Implementing measures based on the LGBT Awareness Promotion Act
      • Planning measures to achieve these goals, coordinating with related departments, and implementing them
      • Data acquisition and report submission
  • Supervision of Business Concierge Services (BCS) (BCS People Manager and support staff will be assigned separately)
    • Goal setting/evaluation, consultation and advice for PwDA employees
    • Improving the work environment
    • Coordination and collaboration with related departments within the company
    • Internal information sharing
  • Overall inclusion initiatives: Promoting an inclusive workplace culture through initiatives to increase psychological safety
    • Disseminating information inside and outside the company, raising awareness within the company
    • Thorough consideration for the parties involved
    • Community activity support
    • Budget acquisition and management


  • Required education

    None

    Preferred education

    Bachelor's Degree

    Required technical and professional expertise

    - Expertise in the DE&I domain.

    - Ability to handle a multifaceted role encompassing strategy formulation, on-site coordination, legal compliance, and reporting to senior leadership.

    - Experience in people management.

    - Budget management.

    - English proficiency enabling effective communication with global team members.

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    - Networking with external organisations and government bodies (such as disability employment support agencies)

    - Experience promoting D&I within global corporations

    - Data analysis and reporting skills (including measuring initiative effectiveness and proposing improvements)

    - Relevant qualifications (e.g. Social Insurance and Labour Consultant, Industrial Counsellor)

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    OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

    For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

    Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
    Job ID: IBM-85062
    Employment Type: OTHER
    Posted: 2026-01-09T18:49:55

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Parental Benefits

        • Work Flexibility

          • Office Life and Perks

            • Vacation and Time Off

              • Financial and Retirement

                • Professional Development

                  • Diversity and Inclusion

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