Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

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. We are focused on candidates located in Tokyo with an expectation of hybrid working.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience: 10 years total of HR experience with 5+ years in a Senior HRBP (or demonstrable equivalent), ideally within a fast-paced technology environment.
• Language: Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal) is required.