People Partner Leader, Edelman Japan at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Communications, Public RelationsIndustries

Requirements

Experience serving as a strategic advisor and sounding board to leadership on people-related matters
Ability to provide strategic counsel on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and cultural transformation
Skills in building strong relationships with cross-functional partners to co-create and influence talent decisions
Expertise in partnering with leaders to design and execute forward-looking talent strategies aligned with business goals
Capability to lead organization design efforts, including workforce planning, role clarity, and structure optimization
Proficiency in providing thought leadership and coaching to leaders on complex issues including team effectiveness, leadership development, and strategic alignment
Experience leading strategic problem-solving on ambiguous or sensitive people issues
Skills in leading change management efforts for organizational transformations, ensuring employee engagement and alignment
Ability to provide strategic guidance on communication plans, adoption strategies, and impact assessment
Experience partnering with people team members and legal on escalated or complex people matters
Capability to guide leaders on systemic issue resolution, fostering a healthy workplace culture and high-performance environment
Ability to act as the strategic connector between business needs and different people teams (e.g., COEs, HR operations) for initiatives related to performance, engagement, inclusion, and capability building
Skills in ensuring effective delivery and adoption of enterprise-wide HR programs by providing business context and feedback loops

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and sounding board to leadership on people-related matters
Provide strategic counsel on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and cultural transformation
Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to co-create and influence talent decisions
Partner with leaders to design and execute forward-looking talent strategies aligned with business goals
Lead organization design efforts, including workforce planning, role clarity, and structure optimization
Provide thought leadership and coaching to leaders on complex issues including team effectiveness, leadership development, and strategic alignment
Lead strategic problem-solving on ambiguous or sensitive people issues
Lead change management efforts for organizational transformations, ensuring employee engagement and alignment throughout the process
Provide strategic guidance on communication plans, adoption strategies, and impact assessment
Partner with rest of the people team members and legal on escalated or complex people matters that require strategic input
Guide leaders on systemic issue resolution, fostering a healthy workplace culture and high-performance environment
Act as the strategic connector between business needs and different people teams (e.g., COEs, HR operations) for initiatives related to performance, engagement, inclusion, and capability building
Ensure effective delivery and adoption of enterprise-wide HR programs by providing business context and feedback loops

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HR StrategyPeople StrategyTalent ManagementDEIBLearning & DevelopmentTotal RewardsTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee ExperiencePeople Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the reporting structure for the People Partner Leader role?

The role reports to the APAC Chief People Officer and receives strong local guidance from the Japan CEO.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership, leading talent strategy and organization design, and providing problem-solving and executive coaching on team effectiveness and leadership development.

What is the company culture like at Edelman Japan?

Edelman fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, with a commitment in Japan to building high-performing teams that drive measurable impact for clients and communities.

What makes a strong candidate for the Japan People Partner Leader position?

A strong candidate is a strategic HR leader able to co-create and execute people strategies aligned with business outcomes, build relationships with leaders, and proactively shape culture and high-performance environments.

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Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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