People Partner (HRBP)

TL;DR

People Partner (HRBP): Driving strategic talent initiatives and organizational effectiveness for Japan, APAC, and global teams with an accent on labor relations, change management, and data-driven decision-making. Focus on building scalable people strategies, advising leadership, and navigating complex cross-functional programs within a hybrid office environment.

Location: Must be based in Tokyo, Japan. This role follows an office-centric hybrid schedule with mandatory in-office days.

Company

Asana is a leading platform for human and AI collaboration, helping millions of teams achieve their goals through innovative workplace culture and technology.

What you will do

• Build and implement department-level talent strategies that align with business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to functional leads across Japan, APAC, and global teams.
• Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives and manage complex people situations.
• Collaborate with global People Partners and Centers of Excellence on core programs like performance management and onboarding.
• Interpret people data to identify trends and champion a data-driven culture.
• Influence strategic planning forums as the essential people voice.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of HR experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or Organizational Consultant.
• Deep local HR experience in Japan and APAC, specifically in Japanese employee and labor relations.
• Professional fluency in both Japanese and English is required.
• Proven track record in navigating large-scale organizational change and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work from the Tokyo office on a hybrid schedule.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Exceptional office-centric culture with hybrid flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a global, matrixed team in a leading SaaS company.
• Commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive environments.
• Recognition as a top workplace by Fortune, Fast Company, and Forbes.