HR Business Partner Japan & South Korea

Asana

PEOPLE PARTNER (JAPAN, APAC, AND GLOBAL) We’re looking for an experienced, strategic People Partner (Human Resources Business Partner) to support our Japan, APAC, and global teams. Joining the People Team, you will deliver strategic partnership with leadership in order to create and execute on people strategies that accelerate business objectives, and enable our teams to operate effectively with minimal friction. You will balance local expertise across Japan and the broader APAC region with a global mindset, ensuring our talent strategies are deeply integrated into the fabric of the global business. This role is based in our Tokyo office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Tuesday, Thursday and one additional day of choice, which may be determined by your team. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on the two other weekdays they are not in office. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. What you’ll achieve * Drive Strategic Thought Partnership: Build and implement department-level talent strategy initiatives, driving talent planning efforts that align directly with business outcomes. * Consult and Advise: Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to functional leads and leadership teams across Japan, APAC, and globally, leading complex people situations and supporting leaders in building their own capability. * Lead Change Management: Partner with senior leaders to develop scalable change strategies and drive needed initiatives, proactively planning for contingencies and championing the Asana vision. * Navigate Ambiguity: Identify root issues and operational needs in complex situations, presenting pragmatic findings and socializing change with clarity to senior stakeholders. * Manage Cross-Functional Programs: Collaborate closely with the International People Partner Leader, global People Partners, and Centers of Excellence to lead the execution of core people programs, including onboarding, performance management, probation processes, learning and development, and employee engagement. * Leverage Data Literacy: Interpret complex people data to identify trends, translate findings into actionable decisions, and champion a data-driven culture across the organization. * Influence at Scale: Actively participate in business headcount and strategic planning forums as the essential "people voice," ensuring talent strategy is integrated into the business fabric. About you * Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. * Strategic HR Expertise: Bring roughly 6–8 years of HR experience with a demonstrated track record as a strategic HR Business Partner or Organizational Consultant. * Deep local HR experience across Japan and the APAC region, with a particular focus on handling Japanese employee and labor relations. * Professional fluency in both Japanese and English to seamlessly support regional and global stakeholder communication. * Change Leader: Proven track record navigating large-scale organizational change, managing priorities among multiple stakeholders, and driving complex projects across functional boundaries with minimal direction. * Versatile Communicator: Equally comfortable diving into a complex spreadsheet as you are leading a "C-suite" conversation, practicing courageous influence to challenge thinking, raise standards, and build trust. * Independent Problem Solver: Proven ability to manage large, complex projects across functional and regional boundaries with minimal direction. * Collaborative Partner: Experience working with global, matrixed teams while proactively seeking partnership with HR Centers of Excellence to build holistic, data-backed recommendations. * Analytic Mindset: Naturally incorporate data and analytics into decision-making and show a strong commitment to identifying and mitigating potential biases in data. At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. About us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. 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Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! In this role, you'll serve as the dedicated People Partner for Figma's Japan & APAC region, working closely with leaders across the regions (mostly GTM teams across Sales, Marketing, and Product Support) in Singapore, Japan, India, and Australia. You’ll help the organisation scale effectively by strengthening leadership capability, shaping organisational design, and aligning talent strategy to business priorities. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across the People Team, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive high-impact initiatives that support the business.  This role offers the opportunity to build and shape how people strategy, leadership culture, and talent practices evolve across multiple markets, and at a pivotal stage in the region's growth. This is a full-time role based in our Singapore hub. WHAT YOU'LL DO AT FIGMA: * Act as the primary People Partner presence for Japan & APAC - the first point of contact for leaders across levels, functions, and markets, bringing local context & understanding, and regional business understanding to your partnerships * Work closely with functional People Partners to support the continued scaling of the teams in region by evolving team structures, roles, and operating models in line with business growth. Serve as the regional connector between functional People Partners and regional business leaders  - translating global people priorities into locally relevant solutions * Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance in a high-growth, target-driven environment * Identify and address organisational friction points by improving cross-functional alignment and operational clarity across teams, proactively surface and embed regional context in your work with partners * Embed as a key partner across cross-functional stakeholders, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive and deliver high-impact people initiatives * Leverage data, organisational insights, and employee feedback to proactively inform decisions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance * Develop and drive a Japan & APAC people strategy that reflects both the region's stage of growth and its commercial priorities - balancing the need to build scalable people foundations across multiple markets with strong alignment to the global GTM pillar and broader Figma people strategy * Explore and embed AI tools and approaches that extend your reach and impact across the region - whether through smarter use of people analytics, scaled manager enablement, or more efficient ways of working - and share learnings with the broader People Partner team WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: * 8+ years of HR / People experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high-growth company * Multi-jurisdiction APAC experience - practical working knowledge of employment law, cultural norms, and people practices across multiple jurisdictions * Generalist capability - demonstrated experience spanning Employee Relations & Operations, as well as strategic business partnering * Experience partnering with GTM or revenue organisations (Sales, Marketing, and/or Product Support), with an understanding of go-to-market dynamics * Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, including when operating remotely from CoEs * Experience supporting globally distributed teams and working effectively in a shared People Partner model with counterparts in other regions WHILE IT’S NOT REQUIRED, IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE: * Experience in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies * Fluency in Japanese At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.  Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:  * Holding interviews in an accessible location * Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing * Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers * Changing the mode or format of interviews  To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan   ABOUT US: WPP is the world’s leading creative transformation company. We bring together brilliant people to build better futures for our clients through an integrated offering of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. In Japan, we are strengthening how we support our specialized and production businesses by providing senior, high-impact people partnering—ensuring leaders have the organization, culture, and governance needed to deliver growth and build sustainable teams. We are seeking a Head of Talent to serve as the senior HR Business Partner across one or several of our business units within WPP Japan. This role partners closely with business leadership and works in collaboration with WPP Japan People Centers of Excellence (COEs) (e.g., Talent Attraction, Learning & Development, Rewards, Operations) to deliver best-in-class people outcomes.   WHO YOU ARE:   You are a senior HR business partner and trusted advisor who thrives in fast-paced, client-services environments. You balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution, and you’re confident coaching leaders through complex people decisions. You don’t try to do everything yourself—your strength is in diagnosing business needs, setting a clear people agenda, and partnering with COEs to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions. You bring strong judgment, high integrity, and the personal courage to address issues directly while leading with empathy.   WHAT YOU’LL DO:   SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNERING (STRATEGIC + HANDS-ON) * Partner with leadership teams across WPP operating companies to shape and execute people plans aligned to business priorities (growth, capability, delivery, culture, and risk). * Act as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, leadership, team dynamics, and employee engagement. * Operate as the primary People point of contact for the three businesses—able to move from executive-level strategy conversations to hands-on issue resolution as required. WORKFORCE PLANNING, ORG DESIGN & CHANGE * Lead workforce planning conversations (capacity, capability, succession risk, critical roles) and translate outcomes into practical actions with leaders and COEs. * Advise on org design (structures, roles, spans/layers, operating model) and support implementation planning (timelines, comms, manager enablement). * Partner with leaders to plan and execute change initiatives (transformations, restructuring, team transitions), staying close to execution to ensure adoption and minimal disruption. PERFORMANCE, REWARDS & TALENT OUTCOMES (DELIVERED THROUGH COES; DRIVEN BY YOU) * Drive consistent performance management practices (goal setting, feedback rhythms, calibration support, development actions, performance improvement guidance). * Partner with the Rewards COE on compensation processes (annual cycle, promotions, offer governance, internal equity) and provide hands-on support to leaders on decision-making, messaging, and documentation. * Support talent reviews and succession planning by aligning leaders on expectations and actions; coordinate development solutions via the L&D COE and follow through on outcomes. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, COMPLIANCE & OPERATIONAL HR EXCELLENCE * Provide hands-on support on employee relations topics and manager capability (coaching, documentation, difficult conversations), escalating to specialists as needed. * Ensure compliance with Japan employment laws, internal policies, and governance requirements across the three businesses, including practical guidance that leaders can apply. * Identify people-related risks early (retention, workload, conduct, engagement) and drive mitigation plans—tracking actions through to completion. CULTURE, ENGAGEMENT & DEI ENABLEMENT * Partner with leaders to build inclusive, high-performing cultures aligned to WPP values. * Support engagement planning and manager effectiveness; collaborate with DEI and L&D COEs to deliver targeted interventions, while reinforcing day-to-day leadership behaviors locally.   KEY QUALITIES:   We’re looking for someone who embodies the following qualities: * Zoom-Out / Zoom-In Operator: Comfortable shifting between strategy, advisory, and hands-on operational execution. * Trusted Advisor & Coach: Strong executive presence; able to influence and challenge constructively. * Business-First HRBP: Connects people decisions to commercial outcomes and delivery realities. * Collaborative Driver: Works through COEs to deliver TA/L&D solutions, while staying close enough to execution to ensure quality and speed. * Change-Oriented: Confident leading through ambiguity and transformation at pace. * High Judgment & Integrity: Handles sensitive matters with discretion, fairness, and consistency. * Data-Informed: Uses workforce and engagement insights to guide recommendations and priorities.   QUALIFICATIONS:   * Experience: 10+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior HRBP/People leadership role supporting professional, client-services organizations. * Industry Background: Communications, marketing, consulting, PR, creative, production, or adjacent services industry experience strongly preferred. * Functional Strength: Demonstrated capability across employee relations, org design, workforce planning, performance management, and rewards partnership—plus the ability to execute operationally when needed. * Legal/Compliance: Solid knowledge of Japan employment law and HR best practices. * Communication: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; effective with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups. * Mindset: Accountable, proactive, resilient, growth-minded, and empathetic; able to operate strategically and execute consistently. * Language Skills: Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken).   WHY JOIN US?   At WPP Japan, you’ll have the opportunity to: * Lead senior people partnering across a rapidly evolving, complex organization with multiple operating companies—businesses at the heart of modern brand building. * Shape organizational effectiveness and culture while staying close to execution and real business needs. * Deliver impact through strong collaboration with WPP Japan COEs in a globally connected organization. * Grow your scope across dynamic, high-performing teams in a fast-evolving market.   We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.