Senior HR Director | Retail Consumer Goods シニアHRディレクター | 小売消費財
Our client, a renowned company in the Retail Consumer goods industry, is seeking a Senior HR Director for a newly created role in Tokyo, Japan. This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to shape the people agenda and drive organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise senior leaders on HR strategies
Lead talent management and succession planning
Oversee performance management cycles
Champion employee engagement and diversity initiatives
Manage HR operations and ensure legal compliance
Lead recruitment and onboarding processes
Implement change management initiatives
Handle employee relations and grievance management
Ensure compliance with Japan labor laws
Develop HRIS strategies for data-driven decision making
Qualifications:
15+ years of HR experience, 3+ years in HR leadership role
Strong understanding of Japan labor law compliance
Proven high command of English and Japanese
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Experience partnering with senior leadership teams in multi-site environments
Expertise in organisational development, change management, and talent strategy
Experience with HRIS and digital platforms for decision-making
Familiarity with global or regional matrix organisations is preferred but not mandatory