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