General Affairs Director (Organization)
そうむぶちょう（だんたい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
A managerial position that oversees the general affairs department in an organization, planning, directing, and managing a wide range of tasks related to organization operations.
Description
The General Affairs Director (Organization) oversees all operations of the general affairs department, including strengthening organizational governance, risk management, labor and welfare, formulation and operation of internal regulations, and supplies and facility management, playing a role in strategically supporting organization operations. As a department head, they direct a wide range of tasks such as coordination with other departments and management, budget management, promotion of legal compliance, and negotiations with external contractors, advancing smooth organization operations and creating a comfortable working environment for employees.
Future Outlook
As organizational governance strengthens and work styles diversify, the role of the general affairs department will expand. Demand for digitalization and enhanced risk management is expected to increase further.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Able to respond flexibly / Has leadership / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Domestic Travel / Flexitime / Office Work / Remote / Transfers Possible
Career Path
General Affairs Staff → General Affairs Section Chief → General Affairs Director → Management Director → Business Planning Division Head
Required Skills
Budget Management / Compliance Management / Facility Management / Internal Regulation Formulation / Organization Management / Personnel and Labor Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / IT Literacy / Legal Knowledge / Project Management / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate operation of detailed regulations and procedures is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because high dialogue skills are required for coordination inside and outside the organization, reporting, and negotiations. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the role requires leading the department's direction and proactively making improvement proposals. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required to respond to legal and regulatory revisions. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to efficiently plan operations for the entire department and allocate resources. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid and accurate responses to sudden troubles and issues are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because tolerance for diverse workloads and complaint handling is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with relatively low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Administrative Scrivener
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or above
- Social Insurance Labor Consultant
Related Jobs
- Accounting Director
- General Affairs Section Chief
- Management Director
- Personnel Director