Head of Human Resources & General Affairs
A global banking institution is looking for a Head of Human Resources & General Affairs. The selected candidate will lead HR strategy and day-to-day people operations, covering workforce planning, compensation and benefits, payroll, performance management, training, culture initiatives, and administrative oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Align local HR priorities with head office strategy and annual people goals
- Review hiring policies, workforce allocation, and market trends to support effective manpower planning
- Implement compensation and benefits programs that are fair, compliant, and market competitive
- Oversee payroll, salary revisions, bonus settlement, tax filing, and expatriate-related administration
- Drive performance management, training, and workforce development across departments
- Lead culture-building initiatives and manage general affairs and administrative operations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in business administration or human resource management
- More than 8 years of HR experience
- Experience in finance/banking industry
- Knowledge with methodologies and practical execution in organisational management, recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits administration, performance management, and employee training
- Understanding of Japanese labor laws and regulations, and personal privacy ordinances, as required
for HR knowledge - Skilled in project management planning and system design, presentation and proposal
- Proficient in written and verbal English (Chinese is ideal)
About the Company:
A leading Asian commercial bank offering corporate and commercial banking services to support cross-border business between Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Backed by a strong regional network, it delivers tailored financial solutions to multinational clients and local enterprises.
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: JEHI26
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Human Resources
Focus: HR Generalist
Industry: Banking
Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: English - Business level
Second Language: Japanese - Professional working
Third Language: Chinese - Professional working
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: JEHI26-311973E0
Date posted: 6 June 2026
Consultant: Chihiro Tamaki
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