Total 2 job vacancies by Kinokuniya Book Stores Of Singapore Pte Ltd

Job Description

• The Group Managing Director is responsible for the overall success of the Pacific Asia region, driving business growth, and delivering innovative strategies
• This individual will lead the management team, develop long-term strategies, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to achieve financial and business objectives
• Develop and implement the company’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan to drive growth and profitability
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective operations of the Pacific Asia region
• Set financial objectives and manage the company’s budget, ensuring that revenue and profitability goals are met
• Analyze financial performance and make recommendations for operational improvements and cost efficiencies
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
• Mentor, coach, and lead the management team, ensuring that all employees align with the company’s culture and goals
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, promoting innovation and teamwork
• Lead negotiations for major contracts and strategic partnerships
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings with potential clients and stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role overseeing operations in the book retail industry
• Proven experience as Managing Director or other senior management position with a strong understanding of business and retail operations
• Degree in any discipline
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and resources
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
• Experience in developing and implementing educational business strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead diverse teams
• Fluent in English and Japanese language (Business level in both spoken and written) as incumbent would be required to communicate with HQ in Japan.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Willing to travel frequently

The Job

· Manage full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment, performance management, payroll, compensation & benefits, learning & development, retention and succession planning

· Develop, implement and maintain all HR policies, procedures and processes

· Manage end to end recruitment, including posting of job advertisements, conducting of interviews, making employment offers, preparing of employment contracts, onboarding (including induction/orientation), offboarding (including but not limited to conduct exit interviews) and employee confirmation

· Provide immigration and relocation processes including work pass applications and renewal

· Responsible for timely and accurate Payroll management – Times Pay

· Manage compensation & benefits and performance management

· Conduct training and/or source for external training programmes

· Work with department heads to retain and develop identified talent and skilled employees to help our organisations improve business value and to reach its goal

· Support and guide managers and employees on HR related issues, procedures and policies and ensure compliance to local labour and manpower regulations. Timely update of Employees Handbook.

· Manage disciplinary and employee grievances

· Manage employee welfare, oversee medical & leave administration, statutory submission of leave for childcare, maternity, paternity and NSMen make-up pay claims to relevant government authorities

· Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for analysis

· Support continuous improvement initiatives and HR projects

· Undertake ad hoc projects or tasks when required

Pre-requisites

· Degree in HRM or equivalent preferred

· Min. 2 years of relevant experience in similar functions

· Sound knowledge of local labour and industry laws and practices

· Knowledge of payroll administration

· Possess a positive attitude, highly-motivated, meticulous and people-oriented

· Ability to communicate effectively to people of all levels of the organisation

· Strong collaboration skills to work within team and across departments

· Resourceful and able to multi-task in fast paced environment

· Able to handle sensitive information with high confidentiality

· Knowledge in HR Times Software is an added advantage

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Good working conditions.

Interested candidates, please do send an emailindicating the position you are applying for with your detailed resume, contact number and expected salary to the HR & Training Division at [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified