Head - HR, Owndays

2週間前

Tokyo, , Japan Lenskart

Job description

Location:

Tokyo, Japan
With occasional travel across Japan and coordination with global teams

Department:

Human Resources (HR)

Reports To:

  • Country CEO – Owndays Japan

  • Matrix reporting to Group CHRO – Lenskart (Global HQ)

About Owndays (Lenskart Group):

Owndays, one of Japan's leading optical retail brands, is now part of the Lenskart Group – a global eyewear company transforming the way people buy eyewear through vertical integration, design innovation, and technology. Lenskart operates across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the US, with Owndays as its flagship brand in Japan and parts of Asia.

We aim to build the most loved and people-first eyewear company in the world – and this journey starts with our team.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Head of HR to lead the people function for Owndays Japan. This role is pivotal in shaping a high-performance, values-driven culture while ensuring operational excellence across HR domains, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, development, and performance.

You will be responsible for driving HR strategy that aligns with business goals, local labor regulations, and the broader global people vision of Lenskart Group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy & Leadership

  • Design and execute the Japan HR strategy aligned with local market needs and global priorities

  • Act as a key advisor to the leadership team on organizational design, talent planning, and people strategy

  • Drive change management and culture building in a high-growth environment

2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand

  • Lead recruitment efforts for both corporate and retail roles

  • Define hiring strategies, processes, and candidate experiences that align with brand values

  • Build a strong employer brand and campus hiring pipeline in Japan

3. Performance & Culture

  • Roll out performance management systems that promote meritocracy and accountability

  • Drive initiatives around employee engagement, values alignment, and workplace culture

  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being programs

4. HR Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee payroll, policies, labor law compliance, and employment contracts

  • Ensure accurate and timely HR processes, audits, and statutory adherence

  • Liaise with legal and finance teams to mitigate people-related risks

5. Learning, Development & Capability Building

  • Identify skill gaps and build L&D roadmaps for store teams and corporate staff

  • Introduce leadership development and learning interventions in collaboration with Group L&D

  • Track training effectiveness and development metrics

6. HR Technology & Analytics

  • Utilize HR tools and systems for better process automation, tracking, and reporting

  • Create dashboards on headcount, attrition, hiring performance, and engagement trends

  • Provide data-driven recommendations to business stakeholders

7. Global Alignment & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate closely with the global HR leadership team on group-wide initiatives

  • Customize global frameworks to meet Japanese legal, cultural, and workforce expectations

  • Communicate clearly with international stakeholders and contribute to group-level HR planning

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership roles in Japan

  • Experience in retail, consumer, or fast-growth service businesses is highly preferred

  • Demonstrated expertise in scaling teams, designing HR policies, and supporting multi-site organizations

  • Strong understanding of Japanese labor laws, HR operations, and cultural nuances

  • Track record of being both strategic and hands-on

  • Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization—from retail floor to boardroom

  • Comfort working in matrixed, multicultural environments

Language & Communication Skills:

  • Fluency in Japanese (native or near-native proficiency)

  • Business-level English to collaborate with Lenskart Group's international teams

Why Join Us:

  • Take full ownership of the people agenda for a beloved Japanese brand with global backing

  • Work with ambitious, entrepreneurial leaders driving rapid retail growth

  • Build HR systems, culture, and impact from the ground up in a high-trust environment

  • Join a global movement to make eyewear more accessible, innovative, and delightful

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