Join a growing global consulting firm as an HR Transformation Consultant in Tokyo, supporting new cross-border and global HR transformation projects. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and international clients to design and deliver HR transformation initiatives aligned with business objectives and organisational needs.
You will work across a diverse range of projects and industries, analysing HR processes, operating models and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. The role offers significant exposure to global projects where you can apply both Japanese and English communication skills while helping clients implement practical, sustainable HR solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the division head to support clients in designing and delivering HR transformation initiatives aligned with their business and organisational objectives.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and project teams to support change management, implementation and adoption of new HR solutions and ways of working.
- Analyse HR processes, operating models, systems and ways of working to identify opportunities for operational improvement and transformation.
- Develop HR strategies, operating models, processes and implementation roadmaps across areas including HR service delivery, HR technology, talent and organisation design.
- Conduct research, data analysis and benchmarking to develop practical recommendations and deliver high-quality project outputs and client presentations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in HR transformation, HR strategy, HR technology, people strategy, organisational operating models or a related consulting field.
- Experience contributing to HR consulting, transformation, strategy or change projects.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification.
- Experience working in a consulting, professional services or similar client-facing environment is advantageous.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to complex business challenges.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and project teams.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team-based, international environment.
- Strong interest in working on cross-border and global HR transformation projects.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent / native-level proficiency required.
- English: Intermediate to business-level proficiency required, with the ability to work on international projects.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with HR transformation, HR technology implementation or HR operating model design.
- Exposure to organisation design, talent strategy or HR service delivery transformation.
- Experience working with multinational organisations or cross-border project teams.
- Consulting experience with exposure to multiple industries or international clients.
About the Company
Our client is a global consulting firm expanding its HR transformation capabilities in Japan. The organisation is building a new cross-border HR transformation division focused on helping clients navigate changes in HR strategy, technology, operating models and organisational effectiveness.
The firm provides an international environment where consultants can work across industries and contribute to high-impact global projects while developing their consulting and HR transformation expertise.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and work-from-home options.
- Flex-time arrangements that support a more flexible working style.
- Casual clothing and a modern, flexible working environment.
- International exposure and the opportunity to work on global and cross-border HR transformation projects.
- Broad project exposure across multiple industries, supporting continued professional and consulting career development.
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