Our client is seeking an HRBP to support their professional services operations in Japan and Korea, providing high-quality HR advisory and business partnering. This role offers the opportunity to influence HR practices across multiple offices and contribute to regional and firmwide HR priorities. Benefits include a collaborative work environment in Tokyo, exposure to international HR practices, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise managers on employment relations and compliance issues
Manage disciplinary, grievance, and termination processes
Coordinate compensation and benefits programs ensuring policy compliance
Support workforce planning with data analysis and business insights
Drive appraisal, promotion, and remuneration review processes
Manage onboarding and integration of new employees
Coordinate graduate recruitment and early career talent programs
Lead diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives locally
Produce and analyze HR data to inform decision-making
Manage employee exit processes and conduct exit interviews
Collaborate with HR specialists to implement firmwide HR policies locally
Advise on employee management to ensure duty of care and wellbeing
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Manage relationships with benefit providers and payroll vendors
Support international mobility and cross-border HR issues
Deliver training and communications on HR processes to managers and employees
Monitor workforce trends and escalate risks to HR leadership
Requirements:
Native-level Japanese and advanced business English proficiency
3+ years experience as HR Advisor or HR Business Partner
Experience in employment relations and staff movements management
Proficiency in HR systems, preferably Workday
Data analytics and reporting skills using Excel and HR tools
Experience managing compensation and benefits programs
Experience coordinating recruitment and talent development programs
Ability to influence and advise senior managers and partners
Experience with diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Experience with international mobility and cross-border HR issues
Advanced IT skills including PowerPoint and Outlook