Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – Poizon

100k – 150k USD per year
Languages:
English, Japanese, Chinese
Location
Japan, Tokyo (Onsite)
Job Overview And Responsibility
Mission of the candidate
Company Overview:
Our client is a prominent fashion and lifestyle marketplace originating from China. It specializes in the sale of authenticated sneakers, streetwear, luxury apparel, accessories, and collectibles. The platform is particularly popular among sneaker enthusiasts and fashion collectors.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled HR Business Partner (HRBP) to oversee all HR responsibilities for our operations in Tokyo, Japan. The HRBP will play a crucial role in managing HR operations, supporting business growth, and ensuring smooth HR activities. This includes talent management, performance evaluations, employee relations, and compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Mandarin and Japanese and have a strong understanding of local HR practices and labor laws in Japan.

Responsibilities:

Deeply engage in the Japanese market in line with the company’s overall development strategy, understand business and personnel development, and promote the achievement of strategic goals through the operation of various HR functions.
Implement and drive the execution of headquarters’ HR policies in Japan, providing effective feedback and improvement based on execution results.
Support business departments in all HR modules, provide professional advice and solutions, and ensure effective implementation.
Build a talent pipeline in the Japan region and develop the skills of employees in key positions.
Ensure the efficient and orderly operation of daily administrative work in the Japan office: assist headquarters in updating company policies, support planning and execution of internal activities (such as team building and meetings), and handle routine administrative matters including visitor reception and document management.
Required Skills and Experience
Must-see points
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-5 years of relevant HR experience, with working experience in Japan in a similar HRBP or HR-related role.
Strong knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices in Japan.
Excellent communication skills in relevant languages: Chinese , English, and Japanese
Proven experience in employee relations, talent management, and HR policy implementation.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-cultural teams.
Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processing is a plus.
Flexibility and adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work environments.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels. Japan
Why Candidate should apply this position
Questions from the client to ask to the candidate
What is your level of fluency in Chinese and Japanese?
Please describe your HRBP experience in Japan.
What are your current salary expectations?
What is your notice period / availability to start?

About company: Company
https://www.poizon.com/
The company is where Generation Z goes to discover, buy, sell and discuss the best global products and trends. Over 350 million shoppers have downloaded the app, including 50,000 influencers, multiple celebrities and millions of micro trendsetters.

The company verifies the authenticity and quality of every sneaker, bag, apparel, beaut and gifts purchased to ensure buyers get the right items they need for their glow up. Our loyal community lifted us to a unicorn valuation in April 2019, and we are backed by some of the world’s leading venture capitalists, including Sequoia.

The company is the genZ tastemaker, when you see company’s iconic Aurora Blue box, you know someone just secured the latest heat for their wardrobe. The app has rich social commerce features that allow the users to share comments and photos of their favorite sneakers, purses and outfits directly to the community.

The company pioneered the “identify first, then ship” e-commerce model. We are the leader in AI authentication and use a combination of tech and a global team of 10,000 to inspect each item before it’s shipped to the customer. Flexible shipping methods and a speedy paying process further guarantee a great customer experience on both the buyer and seller side.