- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
The Head of Talent leads Tory Burch’s people agenda in Japan, partnering with corporate and retail leaders on talent, performance, employee relations, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role also leads HR process governance and cross-functional programs, represents Talent on the Japan leadership committee, and directly manages one team member while co-managing two others.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with Japan leaders to translate business priorities into people plans, including workforce planning, organization design, and capability building.
- Lead performance management cycles, including goal setting, mid-year, and year-end reviews; coach leaders on high-quality feedback, differentiation, and fair processes.
- Drive talent management in Japan, including succession planning, identification and development of high-potential talent, and readiness for critical roles.
- Provide employee relations guidance and case management support, ensuring compliance with Japanese labor laws, company policies, and documentation standards.
- Strengthen engagement and culture through listening channels, action planning, and leader enablement that reinforces Tory Burch values and “Buddy” behaviors.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business stakeholders on hiring strategy, headcount and budget planning, and selection quality; coach leaders on hiring practices.
- Partner with Talent Operations to ensure operational excellence across employee lifecycle events, including onboarding support, transfers, and exits, working with Operations, GA, IT, and vendor resources.
- Partner with Learning & Development and Retail Training to diagnose needs and deploy learning solutions aligned with Japan priorities.
- Represent the Talent Department on Japan’s leadership committee; directly manage one talent team member and co-manage two additional members.
- Lead or contribute to Japan people programs and cross-functional initiatives, such as change management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development programs.
- Own end-to-end governance of core HR processes in Japan, including policies and practices, employment documentation, budget and reporting, and data integrity across HR systems.
- Communicate process or policy updates clearly and support change adoption, including coordinating translations when needed.
- Oversee vendor and outsourced support where applicable, ensuring service levels, compliance, and cost discipline.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive HR experience with strong HR Business Partnering depth; experience in retail and/or luxury or consumer brand environments is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Japan labor laws, employment practices, and employee relations case management.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to deliver talent, engagement, and organizational change outcomes.
- Strong coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills; able to navigate ambiguity and balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking.
- Data-informed decision maker with experience using metrics and insights to diagnose issues and measure impact.
- Fluent Japanese and English communication skills, written and verbal.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive HR experience with strong HR Business Partnering depth; experience in retail and/or luxury or consumer brand environments is a plus.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
Benefits
Generous employee discount, access to exclusive sample sales, free on-demand executive coaching, and benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
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