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MercariThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
Mercari’s HRBP team works closely with people and organizations to develop and execute all HR and organizational strategies that contribute to business success. To help Mercari Group succeed in its diverse and dynamic challenges, the team proactively identifies and resolves talent and organizational issues, working closely with leaders and team members while remaining committed to business growth. Mercari Group is at a turning point as it moves toward its next stage of growth, and transformation is needed across both its businesses and organization. In this role, the HRBP will support a specific business, develop strategies together with business executives and management, and aim to lead the business to success through HR initiatives. As an HRBP, you will thoroughly engage with frontline operations, organizational issues, and people-related challenges to identify the underlying themes. You will involve executives and leaders at every level, including managers, in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive company-wide transformation. You will also take ownership and accountability through to the end, ensuring each initiative reaches the “last mile.” Responsibilities include initiatives to embed the company’s culture, including its mission and values; developing workforce plans for the assigned organization and collaborating with the recruiting team to fulfill them; improving engagement across the organization, teams, and employees; supporting employee careers, development, and talent management; managing employee relations and labor matters; administering HR, performance evaluation, and compensation systems; establishing and managing various operations related to organizational management; and collaborating with the Center of Excellence (the HR specialist team) on HR planning and system design. Examples of initiatives include Strategic Workforce Planning, manager development programs, planning and operating new employee onboarding, Talent Review, succession planning, and strengthening internal communications. The scope of HR responsibilities at Mercari is broad, and there are many issues to address. This role requires working with management to envision the ideal state of the business and organization, then making difficult choices about where to focus based on the circumstances. In return, it is an exciting opportunity to see the growth of the business and organization up close. You can work on solving challenges while playing a key role in Mercari Group’s transition and transformation as it prepares to leap into its next growth phase. With strong initiative and ownership of business and organizational challenges as an HR professional, you can take on challenges that push beyond your limits, with significant responsibility and autonomy. Through close partnership with the business, you will gain experience in business growth and organizational development at the same time. As a partner to management—including executives, VPs, and managers—HRBPs not only support important organizational decisions but also drive them. In a company that is constantly changing, you will face a wide range of organizational challenges and take the lead in promoting improvements in collaboration with the right teams.
- Alignment with the missions and values of Mercari Group and its companies - At least two years of HR experience, as well as broad experience on the business side or at a startup - Flexibility and speed in responding to complex organizational challenges - Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from executives to individual contributors - Experience planning and developing HR initiatives and managing projects - Japanese proficiency: Independent (CEFR B2) or higher required - English proficiency: Independent (CEFR B1) or higher required
- Experience working as an HRBP, particularly at a venture company or an internet services company in a growth stage - At least three years of experience in HR and labor relations - Ability to lead quantitative HR data analysis using AI - Ability to develop processes, establish systems, and promote efficiency - Experience negotiating and coordinating with business-side executives and above - Experience as a manager with direct reports - Ability to travel on short-term business trips to multiple locations in Japan with flexibility
