For Clients

How We Work with Clients – Just HR – Executive Search

At Just HR, we specialize in executive search and recruitment for critical HR leadership roles, helping organizations access they need to drive growth and success. Based in Tokyo, we work across industries to find the right HR leaders for your unique business challenges.

Our functional expertise includes:

Strategic HR Leadership Roles

CHRO
Head of HR
HRBP (Human Resource Business Partners)

Specialist HR Functions

Talent Management
Learning & Development
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Relations
HR Generalists
Talent Acquisition
Organizational Development
HR Operations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Workforce Planning/HR Strategy

Our Unique Executive Search Process

At Just HR, our process is built around the idea that every business is unique, and so is every search. Here’s how we work:

Understanding Your Needs

We begin by taking the time to deeply understand your organization, your culture, and your specific HR leadership requirements. This is integral to identifying candidates who have both the key skills and the right cultural fit.

Comprehensive Vetting & Cultural Fit

We focus on more than just qualifications. Our process includes rigorous screening to assess both professional competencies and cultural alignment, ensuring that the candidate will thrive in your company’s environment.

Bespoke Search Strategy

Once we’ve gained a clear understanding, we design searches uniquely for your requirements. Each search is tailored to align with your company’s structure, culture, leadership style, and timeline — always with care, precision, and professionalism. We communicate transparently, setting clear expectations for timelines and results.

Ongoing Support

Once the placement is made, we don’t disappear. We remain in close contact with both you and the candidate to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.

Dedicated Research Team

Our in-house research team doesn’t rely on job boards or outdated databases. Instead, we actively map the talent market, thoroughly exploring every viable candidate. Working to your designated timeline, we’ll build a comprehensive longlist of candidates with care, precision, and professionalism. From C-suite HR leaders to specialist HR roles, we exhaust all avenues to deliver the optimal result for every search. We design each search around your business, to appoint candidates who complement your company’s unique structure, culture and leadership style.

Japan Market Insights with a Global Network

Our strength lies in identifying HR professionals across the globe who can thrive in Japan. Whether you’re hiring in Tokyo or expanding into other geographies, our decades of combined market experience enable you to find culturally fluent, high-impact HR leaders who can deliver real results.