HR Director Full Time

Job Reference: BWJ004

Salary: Between 15m – 20m JPY

Bonus: Annual bonus

Other: 

A world renowned and respected apparel and accessories company is looking for a Director of HR Retail to develop and implement their integrated HR programs and systems to support their retail business growth and enable a best in class organization with long term success of the business.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Support roll out of new store formats in Japan
• Act as the trusted business partner for Japan Own Retail team in HR issues/initiatives, provide HR solution/service base on the business needs, including but not limited to HC planning, team structure, performance evaluation, talent identification, merit increase etc., and assist line managers to monitoring/improving employees’ performance & morale, etc. to build up short term and long-term talent pipeline
• Provide HR advice, expertise and consulting to Retail VP and Retail management team on their vision, strategies and requirements, including business transformation, organization planning & development, change management, talent planning, etc. and make the most appropriate tool or resource available to meet the business needs

• Optimize recruitment channels, establish new recruitment platforms, and enhance recruitment efficiency to support the growth of business in alignment with local and regional Talent Acquisition Team.
• Adapt and implement a performance management system to drive performance culture in the retail stores
• Work closely with Rewards team to design proper remuneration systems for own retail which includes but not limited to salary structure, commission scheme, benefits program, and recognition program
• Work with Retail Training Team to map out development roadmap and conduct regular promotion cycle and build talent pipeline for upcoming new store expansion
• Advise the retail managers (district manager/store manager) on how to motivate, coach and manage the retail staff
• Drive key retail HR projects/initiatives which are in support of furthering the business goals and strengthening the functional capability
• Implement and execute consistently key HR core processes
• Drive PEX and FTE/HC planning process and compensation scheme from an HR perspective
• Ensure local legislation (health & safety and others) are will be followed
• Supervise and provide job coaching for subordinates
• Set a performance plan with direct reports; review and evaluate the performance

Key Relationships:

• Own Retail organization
• HR functions
• FP&A
• External consultants
• Vendors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer-oriented, approachable, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with conflicts and ambiguity
• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility to influence at all levels of the organization
• Ability to navigate in a complex organization with multiple key stakeholders to achieve results
• Great organization and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills to all employees including management
• Good project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese language and English
• A good team player with supervisory and management skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 10+ years’ experience in HR function in consumer/ fashion industry, experience in Retail will be a plus
• Great understanding of the FMCG/consumer goods industry

Advanced MS Office Skills, SAP experience is a plus