- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering seeks an HR Business Partner to support designated Mutualized Brands in Tokyo, partnering with business leaders and employees across the employee lifecycle while leading cross-brand Learning & Development initiatives and contributing to Group HR projects with local and APAC teams. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, HR operations, talent and organizational development, and requires at least 7 years of HR experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and provide practical HR advice and solutions.
- Build trusted relationships with managers and employees, advising on people-related matters.
- Manage employee relations cases, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
- Identify organizational and people risks and recommend actions to management.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across designated brands.
- Drive proactive sourcing and talent mapping through multiple channels and professional networks.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and ensure an efficient recruitment process.
- Coordinate onboarding with relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee employee lifecycle administration in partnership with HR Operations.
- Monitor attendance, overtime, leave management, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Support employee data management, organizational changes, and HR reporting.
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, and development discussions.
- Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development actions.
- Facilitate leadership development, team effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
- Promote an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing work environment.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and deployment of Learning & Development programs across brands, collaborating with APAC HR and external partners.
- Coordinate and facilitate talent development programs, workshops, and learning activities to support employee growth and organizational capability.
- Contribute to group-wide HR projects and initiatives with local and APAC HR teams.
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of HR experience, including recruitment and HR business partnering responsibilities.
- Solid knowledge of HR practices, employment legislation, and labor relations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to drive and coordinate multiple HR initiatives simultaneously.
- Business-oriented mindset and the ability to understand organizational needs and build strong partnerships with leaders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations objectively and make sound recommendations.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and take on new challenges.
- Fluent Japanese and business-level English.
- Experience in the retail and/or luxury industry is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 7 years of experience in HR, including recruitment and HR business partnering responsibilities.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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