We are partnering with a highly respected international organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence, service quality, and strong cultural values. With operations across major global cities and a deeply diverse workforce, the Japan entity sits at the center of the company’s Asia strategy and continues to experience strong, stable performance in the market.

The organization is known for its people-first culture, low turnover, and commitment to professional development. Japan remains one of its flagship locations, supported by a multicultural workforce representing over 30 nationalities and more than 500 employees.

They are now seeking a Director of HR Japan to lead the full people strategy and serve as a key member of the leadership team in Tokyo.

A globally recognized brand with decades of excellence, stability, and high standards

Japan is one of its flagship markets with consistently strong business performance

Known internationally for its people-first philosophy and commitment to employee development

Multicultural environment with professionals from 30+ national backgrounds

A collaborative global network that values innovation, integrity, and long-term relationships

Confidential International Organization – 500+ Employees – Strategic Leadership Role

Key Responsibilities

Lead the entire HR function, covering talent acquisition, development, succession planning, compensation, retention, L&D, DEI, and organizational culture

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with strong insight into people strategy, workforce planning, and commercial impact

Build and implement a locally competitive rewards framework that supports performance, engagement, and market positioning

Champion an inclusive, compassionate, and high-performance culture across all levels

Drive organizational change, including process modernization, HR technology adoption, and systems transformation

Collaborate closely with global and regional HQs to execute strategic HR initiatives

Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor law and maintain strong HR governance

Serve as a coach and cultural ambassador within the leadership team

Ideal Candidate

5+ years in a senior HR leadership role (HR Director / Head of HR / Director of People & Culture)

Experience supporting large-scale, complex organizations (300+ employees)

Strong knowledge of Japanese labor legislation and compliance requirements

Experience leading change management, organizational transformation, or HR system implementations

Strong communication abilities in both Japanese and English

Leadership style that blends empathy, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder influence

Lead HR strategy for one of the most respected global brands in its category

Direct influence at both local and global levels

Oversight of a highly diverse, 500+ person organization

Very low turnover, strong stability, and a leadership team that values HR expertise

Rare opening at this senior level due to long-term leadership continuity

Significant autonomy to shape culture, processes, systems, and long-term direction