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People Partner, Japan & APAC

Shape Figma's people strategy in Japan & APAC, supporting go-to-market leaders

Drive people operations across Japan and APAC, focusing on Sales, Marketing, and Product Support teams. Partner with leaders to enhance leadership culture and refine talent practices, ensuring regional compliance and driving employee engagement.

Why This Role?

Contribute directly to Figma's growth in a high-impact role with regional focus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with go-to-market leaders (Sales, Marketing, Product Support) to align people strategies with business goals
  • Support talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives across Japan and APAC
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, tailoring HR practices to regional needs
  • Collaborate with global People team to implement and refine talent practices
  • Drive employee engagement and leadership development programs
  • Provide people data insights to inform decision-making and strategy

Requirements

  • Experience in HR or People Operations, ideally within tech or fast-growing startups
  • Strong understanding of APAC and Japanese labor laws and cultural nuances
  • Proven ability to partner with cross-functional leaders and drive strategic initiatives
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building trust across diverse teams
  • Experience with HR tech tools and data analysis
  • Fluency in English and Japanese

Required Skills

hr managementleadershiptalent managementcommunicationStrategic planningCross-functional collaborationHR complianceData-driven decision makingCultural sensitivity

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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View Original Description from Adzuna

Original description from Adzuna

People Partner, Japan & APAC at Figma. About the role Figma is seeking a dedicated People Partner to oversee its operations in Japan and the APAC region, which includes teams located in Singapore, Japan, India, and Australia. This role is pivotal in supporting leaders primarily in go-to-market functions such as Sales, Marketing, and Product Support. As a People Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the people strategy, enhancing leadership culture, and refining talent practices durin…

Salary Context

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Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
Company
Figma
Source
Adzuna
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedFresh
Aug 6, 2026

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Yes. People Partner, Japan & APAC at Figma is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
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This is a full time position.
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