HR Business Partner – Luxury & Retail Sector
Tokyo, Japan | Full-time
About the Company
A global luxury group managing multiple world-renowned brands in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. Creativity, sustainability, and responsible growth are at the heart of the company’s strategy, empowering its maisons to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship.
About the Role
Reporting functionally to the Brand HR team in the global headquarters, and collaborating with regional HR teams in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore, you will play a key role in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and group-wide HR initiatives. This includes leading new graduate recruitment and driving projects in Inclusion & Diversity, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement across multiple brands.
Main Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
Manage end-to-end recruitment activities via multiple channels and media, including onboarding in collaboration with payroll/operations teams
Lead new graduate recruitment: on-campus seminars, induction ceremonies, group orientations
Utilize recruitment management tools to ensure a smooth hiring process
Employee Relations & HR Operations
Advise on HR strategy aligned with organizational and business needs
Provide consultation and problem-solving support for managers and employees
Address performance, management, and ethical concerns in collaboration with stakeholders
Handle employee data administration, including personal info, job changes, and payroll coordination
Group HR Initiatives
Partner with HR Managers on Inclusion & Diversity, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement projects
Prepare HR reports, documentation, and related administrative work
Qualifications
5+ years of HR-related experience, including 3+ years in recruitment
Solid understanding of HR and Japanese labor law
Strong communication skills for managing multiple stakeholders
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to learning and challenges
Fluent Japanese and business-level English
Experience in retail or luxury brands preferred
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to be part of a global luxury group that values creativity, internal mobility, and leadership development. You’ll have the chance to work in a multicultural environment and contribute to innovative HR strategies in the luxury retail space.