HR Business Partner

Date PostedAugust 19, 2026LocationAsia Japan TokyoCompanyRobert Walters Japan K.K./ロバート・ウォルターズ・ジャパン株式会社SalaryJPY 8000K - JPY 12000KTypegeneral affairs/hr/legal - hr/personnel labor (payroll/benefits)

Job Summary

A global technology company is looking for an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business priorities and drive organisational initiatives. The selected candidate will support leaders and employees, execute people strategies, and manage employee relations and compliance matters. The role requires fluent Japanese and business level English, along with extensive experience in HRBP or COE roles.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic advisor to business leaders
  • Translate global HR strategies into local actions
  • Manage employee relations and compliance matters

Required Skills

  • 10+ years in HRBP or COE roles
  • Fluent Japanese and business English
  • Bachelor's degree or above

Job Details

Job Description A global technology company is looking for an HR Business Partner. The selected candidate will align HR strategies with business priorities, drive organisational initiatives, support leaders and employees, and execute people strategies across a global organisation. Responsibilities: * Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business priorities * Translate global HR strategies into impactful local actions from design through execution * Lead alignment sessions with business leaders to identify organisational challenges and workforce gaps * Design and deliver HR interventions supporting organisational effectiveness and business growth * Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Compensation & Benefits teams to deliver HR programmes * Share strategic frameworks and mentor peers within the HRBP team * Bridge local operational realities with global standards and ensure organisational alignment * Take ownership of complex organisational challenges and implement sustainable solutions * Manage employee relations and compliance matters with professionalism and integrity Requirements: * Bachelor's degree or above * More than 10 years of experience in HR Business Partner or COE roles * Proven ability to translate business priorities into HR strategies and deliver measurable outcomes * Demonstrated success in driving organisational change within complex and fast-paced environments * Deep understanding of local business culture * Fluent level Japanese; business level English Preferred requirements: * Experience operating in a global technology company * Exposure to organisational design, workforce planning, or leadership development * Demonstrated readiness to take on broader HR leadership responsibilities and mentor peers