HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner

Makana Partners ·www.makanapartners.com

Location Tokyo, 13, JP
Work type Hybrid
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
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We are seeking an experienced HR leader for a key HR Strategy Director position with our client, a rapidly growing Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company. With a vision to scale from 700 to 3,000–5,000 employees, our client is undergoing a major transformation, centralizing HR processes to support aggressive growth across SaaS, banking, marketing analytics, and manufacturing. This role is critical in shaping the company’s future, balancing the venture mindset with scalable structures.


Title: HR Strategy Director

Industry: Technology / Mega-Venture

Location: Tokyo

Hybrid Work Environment with Flexible Hours


Why You Should Apply

  • Strategic Leadership in a High-Growth Environment: Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that support ambitious growth targets. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize workforce planning, performance management, and total rewards initiatives.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Spearhead the HR analytics function by establishing key metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems. Transform HR data into actionable insights that inform talent acquisition, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Trusted Business Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to corporate function leaders, collaborating with the CHRO and cross-functional HR teams. Drive initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities, employee engagement, and manage change during organizational transformations.
  • Innovative & Impactful Culture: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to redefining industries through technology and innovation. Work in an environment that values creative thinking, agile problem-solving, and scalable solutions.



What You’ll Do

  • HR Strategy & Analytics: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Oversee headcount planning, performance management, and compensation while leveraging predictive analytics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Total Rewards & Compensation Leadership: Act as the subject matter expert in developing competitive salary structures, incentive programs, and benefits strategies that balance business goals with employee needs.
  • HR Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with Corporate Function leaders by providing strategic HR guidance. Support initiatives that drive talent development, organizational design, and effective change management.


If you are a seasoned HR professional with a background in Total Rewards, HRBP, or HR strategy—ideally within tech or manufacturing—and thrive in high-growth environments, we encourage you to apply.


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Where is the HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner job located?
The HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner role with Makana Partners is based in Tokyo, JP. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner role remote?
Yes — the HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner position at Makana Partners is hybrid. Candidates based in JP are preferred.
Is the HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Makana Partners.
What experience level is the HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner role?
The HR Director - Strategy & Analytics and HR Business Partner position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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