Introduction

Our client is a global advisory and consulting organization that delivers data-driven solutions across the areas of people, risk, and capital. The firm partners with organizations to strengthen resilience, enhance workforce engagement, and improve overall business performance. By combining global expertise with local market knowledge, the organization helps clients address complex workforce and organizational challenges and transform them into sustainable opportunities for growth.

About the Role

The Associate / Lead Associate will join the Work, Rewards & Careers consulting practice and support projects focused on organizational design, talent strategy, and reward frameworks. Working under the guidance of senior consultants and directors, the role involves contributing to the analysis, development, and delivery of solutions that address clients’ organizational and workforce challenges.

This position provides the opportunity to develop hands-on consulting experience while working with a diverse range of clients. As part of a collaborative project team, the Associate will support research, analysis, and solution development, gradually building the expertise required to contribute to complex consulting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting teams in identifying and analyzing organizational and workforce-related challenges faced by client organizations.
• Conduct research, gather relevant data, and assist in analyzing current organizational and human resource practices.
• Assist in preparing and supporting interviews with client leadership and employees to gather qualitative insights.
• Analyze compensation structures, workforce data, and organizational frameworks to support project recommendations.
• Work with consultants to develop potential solutions and improvement initiatives related to talent management, organizational design, and reward strategies.
• Prepare analytical materials, simulation models, and presentation documents used in client reports and proposals.
• Participate in team discussions to deepen understanding of client challenges and contribute to solution development.
• Support communication, coordination, and project management tasks to ensure smooth delivery of consulting engagements.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong motivation to support client organizations in achieving transformation and growth.
• Interest in human resources strategy, organizational development, and workforce consulting.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to continuously develop professional skills and knowledge.
• Strong teamwork orientation and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Native-level Japanese language proficiency.

Desirable

• Experience or academic background related to strategy consulting, management consulting, or human resources consulting.
• Knowledge of human resources systems, compensation structures, or employee benefits frameworks.
• Experience in supporting client engagements, project delivery, or business development activities.
• Business-level English proficiency.

Why Apply

This role offers an excellent entry point into the field of human capital consulting, providing exposure to strategic projects that focus on the intersection of business strategy and workforce transformation. Associates will work alongside experienced consultants and gain hands-on experience in analyzing organizational challenges and developing practical solutions for clients.

The role also provides strong professional development opportunities through participation in diverse consulting engagements, collaboration with global teams, and access to a broad knowledge network. In addition, the organization supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work and flexible scheduling, enabling employees to balance professional growth with personal priorities.