Maersk

People Partner

Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo, 107-0052
Full-time
Posted Aug 24, 2026

Skills

Compliance
Japanese
Recruiting
Communication

Job description

People Partner – supporting Japan & Korea Commercial business, be the strategic HR partner to business leaders, driving people agenda and organizational effectiveness

Key responsibilities

The People Partner role is characterized by variety, and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the business with your designated business platform. You will work in a dynamic environment, drawing on your broad HR toolbox to coach and support leaders through a time of great business transformation. Your daily job will be to engage with different stakeholders and use your wide breadth of HR knowledge to support leaders on a range of people matters and policies.

•Build strong partnership with leaders and be their main point of contact and sparring partner on all people matters.

•Drive the delivery of the annual People Cycle, including annual performance management, employee engagement, compensation, succession planning, and talent development, etc.

•Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and employment regulations by providing end-to-end management of employee relations matters associated with employee exits, while effectively mitigating legal and business risks.

•Deliver on our service delivery model by working closely with HR professionals and specialists within our People Advisory, Centers of Excellence functions and Global Mobility teams.

•Partner with & coach leaders on corporate/COE driven people related initiatives and programs.

•Participate in recruitment for assigned business function where needed.

•Deliver results with a strong understanding of the talent landscape, hiring market, and employment trends across Japan and South Korea, with the ability to provide market insights that support effective talent acquisition, workforce planning, and retention strategies.

Who we are looking for

•10 years HRBP experience, if candidate is exceptional strong, will be flexible on yrs of experience

•Strong Employee Relations (ER) and labor law expertise (mandatory)

•Experience supporting both Japan and Korea organizations is a plus

•Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and change management capabilities

•Ability to navigate in a matrix organization.

•Be result driven and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese & English.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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