People Partner Japan

About the role

The People Partner delivers comprehensive HR support to the business leaders and managers of Marsh People & Investments (MPI) in Japan. The role sets an annual people plan aligned with the Japan people strategy, supports MPI's business priorities and owns the day-to-day delivery of HR services with a high standard of operational excellence. It works closely with the Japan Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR Shared Services, and acts as a strategic HR advisor to the MPI leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to MPI business leaders on people strategy, organizational design and organizational effectiveness
• Provide expert guidance on complex people matters, reflecting Japan's legal requirements, regulatory environment and market conditions
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Japan and Marsh people strategy and communicate it to MPI leaders and stakeholders
• Facilitate strategic conversations and build partnerships between MPI business leaders and people function partners
• Drive excellence in HR service delivery and process standardization
• Partner with COEs and HR Shared Services to turn business and HR needs into high-quality, cost-effective services
• Support talent management, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Partner with the Employee Relations COE on policy matters, process standardization and escalation of complex cases
• Represent the business in regulatory and statutory processes, including labor-management consultations and engagement with immigration authorities
• Build collaborative relationships with other function and business leaders, and collaborate with Marsh's regional People team on cross-border matters

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including as an HR Business Partner and/or HR Manager
• Business-level English and native-level Japanese
• Proven ability to drive organizational effectiveness and change initiatives
• Track record managing complex operations efficiently and with quality
• Ability to build high-performing, inclusive teams and partnerships across business units

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong advisory and consulting capabilities with a pragmatic problem-solving approach
• High learning agility and strategic orientation

Exceptional performance opens the door to expanded HR leadership opportunities in Japan. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, with colleagues expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.