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About the Role

As a People Business Partner, you will report to the Sr. Director, People Business Partnerships APAC. You will partner closely with leaders and employees in Tokyo to support organizational talent, drive engagement, and enable the business to deliver impactful outcomes. We are looking for a People Business Partner with experience supporting and scaling teams in dynamic, fast-growing environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Tokyo-based business leaders and team members to understand their goals and provide strategic people support that drives business success.
• Provide coaching and expertise to local leaders across areas including: talent strategy, organizational design and effectiveness, leadership development, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and employee relations.
• Support day-to-day people operations in Tokyo as needed, partnering with Payroll, Benefits, and People Services to ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding, leave management, and compliance with local employment requirements.
• Act as the primary People Partner for Tokyo, ensuring local needs and insights are reflected in broader people strategies and programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, IT, Finance, and other partners to support local initiatives and deliver integrated people solutions.
• Support the implementation and change management of people programs within Tokyo.
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform business and talent decisions at the local level.
• Champion company culture, values, and employee experience within the Tokyo office.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a related role, ideally in tech or media environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines including organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and local employment laws in Japan.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when navigating complex or ambiguous situations.
• Hands-on experience with day-to-day people operations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with driven, thoughtful colleagues.

Skills

• Talent strategy
• Organizational design
• Organizational effectiveness
• Leadership development
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• Employee engagement
• Employee relations
• Workforce planning
• Compensation
• Local employment laws in Japan
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Coaching skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Change management

Location

• Tokyo

Work Type

• Hybrid Work Schedule

Experience Level

• 12+ years

Education Level

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave (Up to 22 weeks for birthing parents, Up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents)
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

About the Company

• Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
• Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
• Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Equal Opportunity

• Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.