Sr. HRBP Specialist

Sr.Specialist/Principal/Senior Manager, Procurement 

Coupang

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience to wow each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door. We have recently launched our services in Taiwan including Rocket Delivery which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices and Rocket Overseas which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond. We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang's expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did we ever live without Coupang?"   Position: Sr.Specialist/Principal/Senior Manager, Procurement  (*note that this role only opens to Mandarin Speaker who doesn't require visa support to work in Taiwan) This newly created position is an integral part of the Taiwan Procurement team and will be responsible for the strategic and operational sourcing of assigned spend categories supporting Coupang TW’s rapid expansion. The Taiwan Procurement team manages all non-merchandise 3rd party spend, and this is a critical role working closely with key business partners to drive cost efficiency in support Coupang TW’s business growth and profitability goals. In this role, the successful candidate will leverage traditional strategic sourcing models including category analysis, short-term/long-term category planning, consolidation, supplier scorecards and vendor management. Coupang’s sourcing process includes multiple phases from building a category strategy, identifying specific sourcing opportunities, contract negotiations, purchase order issuance, and implementation. The process involves steps such as preparing global market research, price/cost analysis, "should cost" models, TCO, industry trends, commodity best practices and industry benchmarking to drive sourcing decisions. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Oversee strategic sourcing of multiple critical spending categories, vendor management and cost optimization activities to increase the effect of procurement investments, thereby to strengthen Coupang’s long-term profitability and sustainable growth * Develops and executes organization-wide procurement, strategic sourcing and supply base management strategies within your assigned categories. Sets category level goals for your assigned categories within a portfolio. * Achieves targeted cost reduction through leadership in strategic sourcing, supplier integration, continuous improvement and innovation/technology. * Act as the lead negotiator with suppliers in assigned spend categories to deliver stated objectives. Results consistently deliver against negotiation targets. * Conducts Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and implement new qualified sources * Leads the development of key supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement in innovation, quality, service and cost reduction * Communicates and works effectively with management at all levels within the company and its supply base * Model and promote Coupang Leadership Principles to create an environment that mobilizes empowered people to achieve business goals. * All duties as directed or modified. QUALIFICATIONS * Degree from a top tier university with a major in finance, engineering, supply chain, business management; MBA preferred * 10 or more years of work experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering, preferably with experience on indirect and direct spend categories (e.g. Logistic or Packaging) * Ability to analyze and interpret data, develop strategies, and drive process improvement initiatives. * Manage pipeline of multiple sourcing projects and report on costs savings * Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment * Strong consultative / analytical / problem solving skills * Excellent interpersonal / communication / negotiation skills * Self motivated, reliable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines * Multiple category experience is a plus * International experience and low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is a plus RECRUITMENT PROCESS * Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Things to Consider * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.

WPP | HRBP (Head of Talent / Sr. Manager), Japan

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.

Sr. Business People Partner (GTM)

Proton

JOIN PROTON AND BUILD A BETTER INTERNET WHERE PRIVACY IS THE DEFAULT Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives! We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 600+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of! PEOPLE PARTNER We are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to support our GTM organization (Sales & Marketing). In this role, you will partner closely with leaders to build high-performing teams, raise the talent bar, and solve complex organizational challenges as we scale. You will help leaders make better people decisions, drive accountability, and build teams that deliver results. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments and enjoys working directly with ambitious leaders. What You’ll Do * Partner closely with Sales and Marketing leaders to provide clear recommendations on talent, performance, and org structure * Lead people initiatives that improve team performance and leadership capability * Build High-Performance Teams and drive performance management and talent reviews * Advise leaders on team design, scaling, and role clarity * Diagnose organizational problems and propose practical solutions * Support leaders through periods of rapid growth and change * Partner with leaders to raise the hiring bar and ensure hiring decisions align with long-term team success Who You Are * 6–10 years experience in HRBP or People Partner roles in a SaaS company  * Experience and knowledge of French labour law (knowledge of other European locations a plus) * Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, or GTM teams * Strong experience in performance management, org design, and talent strategy * Experience in high-growth or scaling companies * Experience coaching and challenging senior leaders * Ability to diagnose complex people and organizational issues * Track record of solving people problems and improving team performance * Comfortable working with demanding leaders and ambitious goals BENEFITS What we offer * Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here) * A great Team: Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH. * Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work. * Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one. * Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day * Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win. * In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what they're building * Food: Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what's for lunch. * Transport: getting to the office shouldn't cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you. * Flexible Working: you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started. CLOSING Our commitment to diversity and inclusion At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability or socio-economic background feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. Candidate privacy notice When you apply for a position, refer a candidate or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with its Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills. If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymise it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information or if you wish to access, correct or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch. Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton. To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.