人事部長/ HR Director

An international luxury retail organisation is seeking an HR Director. The selected candidate will drive strategic HR initiatives, oversee talent management and employee relations, lead compensation and benefits programmes, and manage HR operations while partnering closely with senior leadership and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership and functional directors to achieve business objectives
• Develop and execute HR initiatives and practices aligned with organisational goals
• Serve as a strategic advisor on talent and organisational development needs
• Build strong relationships across office and retail teams to foster engagement and alignment
• Lead workforce planning, talent reviews, and succession planning initiatives
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on HR matters
• Drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
• Oversee training strategy design, implementation, and evaluation
• Lead talent and performance review processes to strengthen organisational effectiveness
• Manage labour issues, grievance matters, and employee relations concerns
• Ensure compliance with Japanese labour laws, regulations, and company policies
• Supervise payroll processes and compensation and benefits programmes
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to enhance overall performance

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of experience in overall HR activities within the luxury and/or retail industry
• Experience in a Head of HR position and executive management team participation
• Proven leadership experience within retail and/or luxury brand environments
• Strong bilingual communication skills with the ability to articulate strategy across all organisational levels
• Solid understanding of local labour laws, regulations, and administrative requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across local and global teams
• Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A globally renowned organisation within the luxury retail industry with a strong international presence and portfolio of premium brands. The company is recognised for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and people development across global markets.

Keywords:

人事, 人材開発, 採用, 労務管理, 組織開発, 福利厚生, タレントマネジメント, 小売業, ラグジュアリー, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HH9WT2