A leading global food services and facility management company, with a strong legacy in Japan and an ambitious growth strategy, is seeking several experienced Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) to join its expanding HR organization. This is a pivotal time of transformation for the business, with a renewed focus on culture change, modernization of HR practices, and organizational growth.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with business leaders to drive organizational transformation and enable sustainable growth across Japan’s 18,000-employee workforce. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will act as a trusted advisor to management—balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on HR delivery.

The HR function is currently being restructured into three key pillars—HR Business Partnering, Centers of Excellence (COE), and HR Operations—creating an exciting opportunity to help shape the next-generation HR model in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Lead transformation initiatives, including modernization of HR policies, processes, and organizational structures.
• Promote culture change and employee engagement, tackling issues such as overwork, low morale, and leadership challenges.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and line managers, offering solutions on performance, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with COE and HR Operations teams to ensure consistent and effective HR delivery.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, focusing on improving awareness and representation across the organization.
• Support M&A integration, restructuring, and other strategic people initiatives.
• Foster open communication and trust across teams and business units.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of HR experience, including substantial HRBP or business-facing HR roles.
• Proven success in driving HR transformation and culture change in large, complex organizations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of Japanese labor law, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Business-level English proficiency; experience working in global or matrixed environments preferred.
• Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative working style with high ownership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; HR-related certifications or postgraduate qualifications a plus.



Why Apply

• Transformative Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping HR strategy during a major organizational renewal.
• Strategic Impact: Partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership to drive business performance.
• Empowered Role: Freedom to propose and implement new initiatives that modernize HR practices.
• Growth & Development: Be part of a globally respected organization with ambitious expansion plans to double its business in five years.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a progressive HR leader committed to engagement, transparency, and modernization.