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Maersk • Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo, 107-0052 | Japan

People Partner

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

People Partner – supporting Japan & Korea Commercial business, be the strategic HR partner to business leaders, driving people agenda and organizational effectiveness

Key responsibilities

The People Partner role is characterized by variety, and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the business with your designated business platform. You will work in a dynamic environment, drawing on your broad HR toolbox to coach and support leaders through a time of great business transformation. Your daily job will be to engage with different stakeholders and use your wide breadth of HR knowledge to support leaders on a range of people matters and policies.

  • Build strong partnership with leaders and be their main point of contact and sparring partner on all people matters.
  • Drive the delivery of the annual People Cycle, including annual performance management, employee engagement, compensation, succession planning, and talent development, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and employment regulations by providing end-to-end management of employee relations matters associated with employee exits, while effectively mitigating legal and business risks.
  • Deliver on our service delivery model by working closely with HR professionals and specialists within our People Advisory, Centers of Excellence functions and Global Mobility teams.
  • Partner with & coach leaders on corporate/COE driven people related initiatives and programs.
  • Participate in recruitment for assigned business function where needed.
  • Deliver results with a strong understanding of the talent landscape, hiring market, and employment trends across Japan and South Korea, with the ability to provide market insights that support effective talent acquisition, workforce planning, and retention strategies.

Who we are looking for

  • 10+ years HRBP experience, if candidate is exceptional strong, will be flexible on yrs of experience
  • Strong Employee Relations (ER) and labor law expertise (mandatory)
  • Experience supporting both Japan and Korea organizations is a plus
  • Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and change management capabilities
  • Ability to navigate in a matrix organization.
  • Be result driven and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese & English.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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1 office day / week 2 office days / week

A little flex time

Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Awards & Accreditations

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2026
Best Workplace Benefits

Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2026
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