Recruitment Background

The Fast Retailing (hereinafter “FR”) Group is undergoing company-wide transformation to create a “new industry” based on the “LifeWear” concept, which transcends traditional industry boundaries. We are seeking a candidate to serve as the Diversity Promotion Lead at GHQ (Global Headquarters) who can drive the development of organizational structures and a culture that enable a more diverse workforce to fully utilize their abilities.

Department Overview

As the FR Group’s Global Headquarters (GHQ), the Japan headquarters is expected to strongly drive the global business growth of the FR Group and its various brands, which span 25 countries worldwide (as of October 2020).
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting diversity across the entire FR Group by collaborating with various departments within GHQ and with our international operations to implement various projects—such as those focused on women’s advancement, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities—and communicating these initiatives both internally and externally.

Job Description

• Planning, executing, and promoting the FR Group’s diversity strategy
• Fostering an understanding of diversity throughout the company to cultivate a more culturally diverse environment
• Formulating policies and frameworks to promote diversity in each region and country, as well as identifying relevant initiatives and providing advice
• Conducting internal and external public relations activities

*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

Opportunities to engage in management—not limited to this department but across any aspect of the Group’s business—are available both domestically and internationally. This is an environment where your potential is limitless, depending on your abilities, aptitude, and motivation.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates who have been involved in transformation projects—such as those promoting diversity, sustainability, or human resources—at a business corporation or consulting firm
• Individuals who can share the same perspective as executives and tackle challenges as key drivers of change
• Individuals with excellent judgment who can respect each and every employee on the front lines while pursuing an ideal vision

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Management or hands-on experience and knowledge related to diversity initiatives
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Practical experience in human resources or training
• A TOEIC score of 800 or higher, or the ability to communicate in English without difficulty in a business setting
• International experience, knowledge, and understanding of multicultural issues are a plus

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent Position, with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 7.04–18.00 million yen (Monthly Salary: 440,000–1,000,000 yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All in accordance with company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluations)
• Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

Working Hours

Flexible work schedule or managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00–9:00 and 14:00–20:00; overtime work required

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are considered workdays). Annual paid leave, special leave and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave programs, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits and Programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Mutual Aid Association, Partnered Welfare Programs, Employee Discount Program, Cafeteria, Dedicated Shuttle Bus (for commuting to the Ariake Office), Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Other

• Our company actively recruits mid-career professionals across various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may contact you to discuss other positions or companies within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
*Your work location may require you to travel between offices depending on business needs.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.