人事部長/ Director of Human Resources

A renowned hospitality company is seeking a Director of Human Resources. The selected candidate will advise senior leadership while overseeing performance management, talent development, employee relations, succession planning and organisational development.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the General Manager, Executive Committee and ownership representatives on strategic HR matters
• Lead performance management, compensation, employee relations, succession planning and workforce planning
• Embed and govern HR systems while ensuring their consistent and sustainable operation
• Strengthen manager capabilities in performance management, behavioural assessment, feedback and people leadership
• Lead fair and merit-based processes for internal mobility, promotion and external recruitment
• Maintain constructive relationships with employee representative bodies and internal employee associations
• Manage complex employee relations matters in compliance with Japanese labour law and company policies
• Develop succession pipelines, leadership capabilities and internal talent
• Lead organisational development and change management initiatives
• Balance workforce productivity, service quality, employee engagement and business needs
• Adapt global brand HR initiatives effectively to the Japanese market
• Lead and develop the hotel HR team while maintaining strong HR governance

Requirements:

• Prior HR leadership experience at HR Director, Head of HR or equivalent level
• Experience within an international luxury or upper-upscale hotel environment
• Prior experience with senior executives and ownership or corporate stakeholders
• Background in performance management, compensation, employee/labor relations, etc.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and hospitality workforce dynamics
• Understanding of Japanese labor law and employment practices
• Excellent senior-level HR expertise in Japan
• Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in a franchised, owner-managed or decentralised environment
• Prior experience developing, modifying or embedding HR systems
• Proven experience overseeing significant HR transformation or organisational change
• Previous experience overseeing established employee-representative or employee-association relationships
• Background in hospitality and other international business environments

About the Company:

A modern hotel and resort operator based in Tokyo, offering comfortable accommodations with easy access to the city's business and entertainment hubs. Committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and relaxing stays for both business and leisure travelers.

Keywords:

人事, 総務, 採用,リクルート, リクルートメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: OOBVB2