Head of People and Culture

A global consumer goods company is looking for a Head of People and Culture. The selected candidate will lead the people agenda across talent acquisition, organisational development, employee engagement, and HR strategy to support business growth. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and implementation for critical hiring needs
• Strengthen recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience
• Partner with marketing and regional teams to enhance employer branding and market visibility
• Meet hiring targets to support rapid business expansion
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organisational strategy and workforce planning
• Translate business priorities into HR strategies and execution roadmaps
• Influence organisational design to support performance and future business needs
• Lead performance management, talent review, and succession planning processes
• Identify and develop high-potential employees through learning and development initiatives
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Design and deliver employee engagement strategies based on workforce insights
• Serve as a culture ambassador and lead change management initiatives
• Partner with regional rewards teams on annual compensation and policy processes
• Ensure HR operations excellence through standardised processes and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Manage employee relations matters with fairness and timely resolution
• Support and train managers in effective people management practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field
• More than 12 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience in multinational consumer goods, retail, FMCG, or related industries
• Experience in recruitment and sourcing platform management
• Proficient in HR strategy, talent management, and employee engagement practices
• Possess strong knowledge of Japanese labour laws and HR practices
• Fluent level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:
A multinational manufacturer of home appliances. The company's products, which adhere to strict quality standards, are used in homes and in various industries, and the company boasts the world's top level in both credibility and recognition.

Keywords:

人事戦略, 採用管理, 組織開発, タレントマネジメント, 労務管理, エンプロイヤーブランディング, 人材育成, 従業員エンゲージメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 41IH79