Japan People Lead Director

A global professional services firm is seeking a Director, Japan People Lead. The selected candidate will lead people strategies, drive employee engagement, and ensure operational excellence in alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters across the employee life cycle
• Collaborate with global and regional People leadership to design and execute strategies that enhance performance and development
• Lead and implement key People projects specific to the Japan region
• Oversee development of regional People teams through coaching and mentorship
• Develop and enforce people policies, procedures, and best practices in partnership with leadership
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, standards, and organisational policies
• Advise on employee relations matters, including performance issues, terminations, and grievances
• Foster a culture aligned with the firm’s global vision and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and innovation
• Oversee People operations, including Workday, payroll, and service queries
• Support automation and operational efficiency improvements
• Collaborate effectively with support functions locally and across APAC

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Business, or related field
• More than 10 years of HR experience
• More than 5 years in leadership roles with experience scaling teams and offices
• Significant experience in the professional services sector
• Experience in change management and organisational development
• Proven track record in global HR operations and service delivery
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and labour laws across multiple countries
• Possess a valid professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is highly desirable
• Fluent level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A leading global professional services firm, this company excels in delivering performance improvement, turnaround management, and advisory solutions to organisations navigating complex challenges. With deep industry expertise and a results-driven approach, it empowers businesses to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Keywords:

人事戦略, 人材育成, 労働法, プロフェッショナルサービス, 組織開発, 変革管理, 従業員エンゲージメント, 人事オペレーション, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: BTQAL8