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
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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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- Is People Partner, Japan & APAC at Figma a remote job?
- Yes. People Partner, Japan & APAC at Figma is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is People Partner, Japan & APAC at Figma?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Figma.
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