Senior People Business Partner
Core
Senior People Business Partner leading the People agenda in Japan, partnering with local leadership to scale the business and ensure effective local operations.
Role type
Senior People Business Partner (HR Business Partner)
Builds
Local People plans, effective teams, and operational HR processes in Japan
Domain
Technology / LegalTech / Human Resources
Required skills
Japanese employment law expertise, employee relations, organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, change management, stakeholder management, bilingual communication (Japanese/English)
Preferred skills
Experience in tech startups or scale-ups, experience in other Asian markets
Technologies
HRIS, payroll systems, employee documentation tools
Responsibilities
Partner with VP and Country Manager on organizational design and workforce planning; Coach managers on performance and talent development; Lead employee relations matters in Japan; Own local delivery of employee lifecycle activities; Coordinate with Finance and external providers on operational requirements; Ensure local policies align with Japanese employment laws; Deliver performance, talent, and engagement processes; Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs; Strengthen communication between Japan and the wider organization; Use People data to identify issues and recommend improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC