People & Culture Coordinator

Job Description

The People & Culture Coordinator supports the Human Resources department at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, helping deliver an excellent employee experience. Typical responsibilities include maintaining personnel records, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, preparing documents, assisting with employee communications, supporting training and engagement activities, and handling general administrative tasks. Candidates are expected to have strong organization, discretion, communication skills, and attention to detail. Previous experience in human resources, hospitality administration, or a similar coordinator role is advantageous. Professional Japanese and English communication skills are likely required, along with confidence using office software and the ability to manage confidential information. A positive, service-oriented attitude and willingness to work collaboratively in a multicultural luxury-hotel environment are essential.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats in destinations worldwide. The company is known for highly personalized service, refined properties, and a strong emphasis on employee development and workplace culture. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto combines contemporary luxury with traditional Japanese design and local heritage, offering accommodation, dining, wellness, and event services near the city’s historic temples and gardens. The People & Culture team supports the recruitment, development, wellbeing, and engagement of colleagues so they can consistently deliver the Four Seasons service experience. The company generally looks for people who are thoughtful, professional, culturally aware, and committed to hospitality excellence.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, education, manufacturing, and international business. Kyoto is especially attractive for hospitality, culture, and tourism careers, while Tokyo and Osaka provide broader corporate employment. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, respect, teamwork, and careful communication; English is useful in international hotels, but Japanese ability greatly improves daily life and career prospects. Living costs vary, with Tokyo generally more expensive than Kyoto. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable services, rich food traditions, historic neighborhoods, and easy access to mountains and coastlines. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, and must meet the relevant education or experience requirements. Relocation typically involves securing housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a residence card. Confirm visa conditions directly with the employer and Japanese immigration authorities.