Hybrid People Business Partner

at Kraken

• Job title: People Business Partner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• People Business Partner supporting managers across Japan and regionally while promoting a sustainable energy future. Focused on development, wellbeing, and strategic people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team managers to provide tools, resources, and guidance that help them lead confidently and effectively.
• Support leaders and teams through performance conversations, career growth discussions, and sensitive situations, always with empathy and fairness.
• Translate global career development and performance frameworks into local context and ensure they are actively adopted.
• Ensure employees have seamless experiences when relocating, going on secondments, or moving between teams and countries.
• Act as the go-to facilitator for mobility questions and cross-border coordination across Europe, and the US.
• Collaborate with global PeopleOps and regional leaders to prioritise and implement key initiatives.
• Use data, insights, and employee feedback to inform decisions around performance, engagement, and team development.
• Coach leaders through team changes, organisational planning, and leadership challenges.
• Support mediation and conflict resolution, helping to build stronger, healthier teams.
• Monitor wellbeing, engagement, and team health across regions, taking action through managers and leaders where needed.
• Promote inclusive, people-first practices that reflect local and global cultures and values.
• Lead initiatives that foster belonging and bring our culture to life across remote and hybrid teams.
• Contribute to global PeopleOps projects that enhance the business and employee experience.
• Support integration efforts when new teams or businesses join us.
• Represent our employer brand externally at people-focused events and partnerships.

Requirements

• Have Senior People/HR experience, ideally supporting Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Are a strategic thinker who loves partnering with leaders to drive meaningful impact.
• Bring strong knowledge of employment law and best practice in Japan and other APAC regions.
• Are an excellent communicator and trusted advisor, comfortable updating global teams and senior stakeholders.
• Excel at coaching, listening, and problem-solving - especially in challenging situations.
• Love building relationships across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy autonomy while collaborating closely with others.
• Native or near-Native level of Japanese, fluency in English.

Benefits

• Inclusion and accommodations for diverse individuals
• Equal opportunity employer promoting a diverse workplace
• Opportunities for professional development and growth