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Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support our growing organisation during an exciting phase of expansion. Reporting to the Director HRBP, this role will be the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for our Japan-based employees, while providing critical support across the broader APJ region. The Senior HRBP will work closely with local leadership to provide advice, coaching, and tactical support to drive business objectives. This is a "hands-on" role that balances regional partnership with essential generalist activities.
Job Responsibility:
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 localised and compliant with labour 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
Requirements:
10 years total of HR experience with 5+ years in a Senior HRBP (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 help 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
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship
Nice to have:
prior experience supporting broader APJ territories is a strong plus