HRBP Manager Tokyo - Global Tech & HR Transformation

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) Manager looking to lead strategic HR initiatives and organisational transformation within a global technology company?

Join an innovative, Japan-headquartered telecommunications and cloud-native technology company as an HRBP Manager in Tokyo, where you will partner with senior executives, lead HR teams, and drive people strategies across international operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity combining HR business partnering, talent management, organisational development, succession planning, employee engagement, and global HR transformation.

You will work closely with business leaders to translate commercial priorities into effective people strategies while overseeing performance management, compensation processes, employee relations, and HR operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive HR experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, multicultural technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnering: Partner with executive leaders and business stakeholders to translate organisational goals and commercial strategies into effective HR initiatives.
• HR Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and evaluate HR team members, supporting professional development, accountability, and high performance.
• HR Planning & Operational Management: Establish team objectives, monitor milestones, prioritise initiatives, and resolve operational challenges across business functions.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Provide regular updates to senior management, lead key discussions and negotiations, and facilitate alignment across departments.
• Organisational Development & Transformation: Lead HR transformation initiatives that support organisational effectiveness, business growth, and global collaboration.
• Talent Management & Career Development: Develop career frameworks, implement talent development programmes, and establish succession planning processes for critical roles.
• HR Analytics & Employee Engagement: Analyse HR metrics, employee engagement survey results, and workforce trends to identify organisational challenges and recommend actionable improvements.
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Belonging (IDEB): Champion and implement initiatives that promote an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Performance Management & Compensation: Oversee performance review cycles, employee evaluations, and compensation adjustment processes to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Global HR Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute international HR initiatives from initial concept through implementation across multiple regions.
• Employee Relations & HR Advisory: Provide practical guidance on employee relations, workplace matters, compensation and benefits, and talent acquisition.
• Labour Law & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure HR policies, processes, and employee-related decisions align with applicable Japanese labour laws and employment regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional HR teams, Centres of Excellence (COEs), and business leaders to deliver consistent and effective people solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• HR Leadership Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in Human Resources, with a strong track record in HR business partnering and/or HR Centres of Excellence (COEs).

• HR Business Partnering: Experience advising business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with commercial objectives, and supporting organisational priorities.

• HR Functional Expertise: Practical knowledge of Japanese labour laws, employment regulations, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and talent acquisition.

• Talent & Organisational Development: Experience supporting talent management, employee development, performance management, or organisational effectiveness initiatives.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work effectively with senior business leaders, HR colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• HR Project Execution: Experience managing complex HR initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering projects through implementation.

• Education & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and relevant academic or professional qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.

Soft Skills:

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business priorities and the ability to connect commercial objectives with practical HR solutions.
• Hands-On Leadership: Willingness to take ownership of operational challenges and work directly on complex HR matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Ability to establish trusted relationships with senior executives and business stakeholders while maintaining a strong service-oriented approach.
• Change Leadership: Confidence to challenge existing practices, influence stakeholders, and support organisational transformation.
• Prioritisation & Execution: Ability to manage multiple complex projects, establish clear priorities, and deliver initiatives reliably.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills when working with international and geographically distributed teams.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve operational challenges, and respond effectively to changing business requirements.
• Collaboration & Influence: Ability to work across matrix organisations, build consensus, and guide stakeholders towards shared objectives.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent to business-level proficiency, both written and spoken, for executive stakeholder management, employee relations, and HR operations in Japan.
• English: Fluent to business-level proficiency, both written and spoken, for collaboration with international leadership and global HR teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• HR Centre of Excellence Expertise: Deep specialist experience in one or more of the following areas: leadership development, talent management, career architecture, compensation and benefits, total rewards, or talent acquisition.
• People Management Experience: Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, and evaluate direct reports while maintaining high performance standards.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience leading international or cross-functional HR project teams and ensuring accountability for deliverables.
• Global HR Transformation: Experience supporting organisational change, global HR initiatives, or people strategy implementation within a multinational organisation.
• Technology Industry Experience: Previous HRBP or HR leadership experience within telecommunications, IT, software, cloud technology, or another fast-growing technology environment.
• Matrix Organisation Experience: Familiarity with complex international reporting structures and collaboration across multiple business functions or regions.
• Professional Integrity & Confidentiality: Demonstrated commitment to ethical HR practices and the responsible handling of sensitive employee information.

About the Company

Our client is an innovative global telecommunications technology company headquartered in Japan, specialising in open-interface and cloud-native software infrastructure.

The organisation is transforming modern connectivity by enabling mobile network operators to deploy and operate next-generation telecommunications networks with greater speed and cost efficiency.

With operations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East and Africa, the company brings together international teams to develop and deliver advanced connectivity solutions for telecommunications providers worldwide.

Operating at the intersection of telecommunications, cloud technology, software infrastructure, and digital transformation, the organisation offers a dynamic environment for HR professionals who want to contribute to global business growth.

The HRBP Manager will play a key role in strengthening organisational capabilities, supporting leadership teams, and developing people strategies that enable continued international expansion and innovation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Strategic HR Leadership Opportunity: Partner directly with senior executives and influence people strategies that support business transformation and organisational growth.
• Global Technology Environment: Join an innovative telecommunications technology company developing cloud-native infrastructure and next-generation connectivity solutions.
• International Exposure: Collaborate with business leaders and HR teams across Japan, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other international markets.
• Hybrid Working Arrangements: Benefit from remote work and work-from-home opportunities within a flexible global working environment.
• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexitime arrangements that support greater flexibility in managing your working schedule.
• Casual Dress Code: Enjoy a casual clothing policy within a modern technology workplace.
• Multiple Career Development Paths: Explore professional growth opportunities across HR business partnering, talent management, organisational development, and HR leadership.
• Organisational Transformation: Play an active role in shaping HR processes, talent strategies, and organisational capabilities during periods of business change.
• Leadership & Team Development: Manage and mentor HR professionals while strengthening your own people management and strategic leadership skills.
• Broad HR Responsibilities: Gain exposure to talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, total rewards, and employee relations.
• Business Impact: Help build a high-performing, inclusive organisation that supports the development of innovative global telecommunications solutions.

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