This project will strengthen and develop HR support across Japan and South Korea, helping ensure that people practices are locally relevant, consistent, and aligned with broader organizational priorities. The successful candidate will partner with leaders and employees on employee relations, organizational development, performance management, talent processes, workplace policies, and organizational change.
The role offers meaningful ownership across two important markets, with the opportunity to shape HR practices, advise managers, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing employee experience. The client is a growing international organization with operations across Asia and a strong commitment to thoughtful growth, high standards, collaboration, and cultural awareness. Working from Tokyo, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to regional and global stakeholders while building trusted relationships across diverse teams in a dynamic international environment.
Partner with leaders and employees across Japan and South Korea to deliver locally relevant HR solutions.
Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, talent processes, workplace policies, and organizational development.
Support the implementation of people strategies and priorities across both markets.
Ensure HR practices reflect local employment requirements and cultural contexts.
Identify people-related risks, opportunities, and priorities, and recommend practical solutions.
Support organizational change initiatives and help enable effective communication and adoption.
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align local HR activities with broader organizational objectives.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace through trusted advice, sound judgment, and pragmatic execution.
Experience supporting employees and leaders in South Korea, alongside experience in Japan.
Exposure to international, multi-market, or cross-cultural HR environments.
Experience with HR systems, people analytics, or digital HR tools
Familiarity with organizational development, talent development, or change management methodologies.
Experience advising senior stakeholders or leading HR-related projects across multiple locations.
Additional language capabilities relevant to the region
Professional HR certification or formal training in employment law, human resources, or organizational development
A demonstrated interest in continuous learning and evolving HR practices.
Fixed-Term Employee (Cornerstone)
The successful candidate will be employed by Cornerstone on a fixed-term employment contract and assigned to a client project delivered and managed by Cornerstone.
