Role Summary
The Senior People Business Partner (Sr BP) supporting Local FM business in Japan is a strategic leader within the Japan People function, partnering closely with senior leadership to own and deliver the People agenda.
This role combines deep expertise in employee relations and labor risk management with strategic accountability for People planning, talent, engagement and governance in a complex operational environment.
The Sr BP acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and a key interface with Regional People leadership and Centers of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic People Business Partnering
 Act as the primary People partner to Local FM senior leaders
 Own and deliver the Local FM People Plan (Japan) aligned with business strategy and operational priorities
 Translate Japan and Regional People strategies into effective execution
 Influence leadership decision-making on people and organizational matters
2. Portfolio Change & Workforce Impact
 Lead People impact planning and execution related to portfolio and service delivery changes
 Ensure compliant and well-managed workforce outcomes
 Proactively identify and mitigate people-related risks
3. Employee Relations & Labor Risk Leadership
 Take ownership of complex and high-risk employee relations cases
 Act as an escalation and mediation point as required
 Provide expert guidance on labor risk, policy application and compliance
 Lead responses to labor inspections, audits and regulatory matters
 Manage works council or union-related matters as applicable
4. Annual People Processes & Workforce Planning
 Own local delivery of annual People processes (performance, reward, promotion, job evaluation)
 Lead talent and succession planning aligned with business and regional strategies
 Ensure consistent and compliant application of pay and reward frameworks
 Own workforce planning to secure required capabilities
5. Talent, Engagement & Culture
 Lead leadership and talent development priorities in partnership with People functions
 Own and continuously improve the Local FM onboarding experience
 Drive action planning from employee engagement results
6. Data, Systems & People Governance
 Translate People data and trends into actionable insights for leaders
 Act as custodian of People data, ensuring accuracy and governance
 Champion effective adoption and governance of People systems
 Partner with Regional People leadership and Centers of Excellence
7. Leadership within the People Function
 Provide leadership and guidance to People BPs and People Advisors
 Contribute to the maturity and credibility of the Japan People team
 Participate in regional and cross-functional People initiatives