HR Head, Owndays

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

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

Role Overview:

Head of HR

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 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