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Job ID : 1590988 Date Updated : May 1st, 2026
Luxury hotel in Kyoto

Assistant HR Director | Luxury Hotel HR Management 人事部アシスタント

Location Kyoto Prefecture
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Assistant HR Director | Luxury Hotel HR Management 人事部アシスタントディレクター


Our client, a luxury hotel in Kyoto and part of a renowned international chain, is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to support HR operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead HR initiatives in a luxury hospitality setting, focusing on talent development and employee engagement. Benefits include the chance to build HR operations from scratch and support non-Japanese executives.


Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee HR operations ensuring compliance with policies and laws
- Lead recruitment to attract and retain top-tier hospitality professionals
- Partner with leadership to align workforce planning with business objectives
- Drive employee relations initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture
- Manage performance management processes including evaluations and development planning
- Oversee learning and development programs for employee capability enhancement


Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration
- 5–8 years of HR experience, 3+ years in managerial role
- Experience in luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment is preferred but not mandatory
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, including recruitment and employee relations
- Strong understanding of labor laws and employment regulations
- Excellent communication skills in English; multilingual ability is preferred but not mandatory
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Must speak Japanese fluently
- Experience with HR analytics tools is preferred but not mandatory

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Kyoto Prefecture

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Hotel

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