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Head of Human Resources & General Affairs

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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

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

Job Reference: JEHI26-311973E0

Date posted: 6 June 2026

Consultant: Chihiro Tamaki