HR Business Partner

• Act as the go-to HR resource for Japan while assisting the Principal HRBP in delivering HR services across the APJ region
• Guide and coach people managers on performance management, employee relations, and team effectiveness to build high-performing teams
• Support generalist activities including collaborating with (but not owning) HR Ops and payroll to ensure compliance and accuracy for the Japan workforce
• Facilitate the implementation of core HR programs (Annual Reviews, Total Rewards, Engagement Surveys) within your client groups
• Help build and scale HR processes from the ground up in Japan, ensuring global policies are localized and compliant with labor laws
• Partner with the Revenue team to support talent development, onboarding, and workforce planning to ensure we have the right skills in the right seats
• Maintain and analyze HR metrics to identify trends in retention and engagement, providing actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner with Recruitment, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless execution of the workforce plan and employee lifecycle changes

• Roughly 5 years of experience in an HRBP or Generalist role (or demonstrable equivalent), ideally within a fast-paced technology environment
• Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal) is required
• Deep knowledge of Japan labor law and HR practices is essential
• prior experience supporting broader APJ territories is a strong plus
• Comfortable "rolling up your sleeves" to handle HR Ops and payroll-related matters alongside higher-level business partnering
• Experience supporting Director-level leadership and the ability to influence mid-to-senior management
• Proven ability to work in a changing environment where processes are still being defined and built
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on problem-solving and employee experience
• Ability to use data to tell a story and propose methods for continuous improvement

Prior experience supporting broader APJ territories is a strong plus