Drivemode
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Staff People Business Partner

Tokyo OfficeFull-timelead
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Overview

Our Mission:Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us,

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About the Role

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  • Establish strong partnerships with leaders in Japan to align people strategy with business goals and foster high-performance and people centric culture
  • Lead and support organizational design or change initiatives to support organizational effectiveness
  • Strengthen leadership capability across the organization through L&D solutions and coaching
  • Coach managers and senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, feedback, and team dynamics
  • Drive performance management, talent reviews, succession planning processes and other global People Business Partnership programs
  • Facilitate and influence organizational and leadership discussions through People Business Partner expertise and data-driven insights
  • Act as a trusted escalation point for employee relations matters and support managers in resolving them smoothly.
  • Work with the global People & Culture Team and contribute to Drivemode employee lifecycle and experience development.
  • Extensive senior People Business Partner experience in international, growth and people focused organizations, delivering impact through sustainable and scalable talent solutions
  • Experience in global, cross-cultural environments with international teams and stakeholders
  • Strong background in organizational and leadership development, talent management, and employee relations
  • Experience fostering impact and strong collaboration driven organizational culture
  • Strategic thinker with coaching skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Strong change management and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, turning data into actionable insights
  • A team player who knows how to address local practices while building a global organization
  • Knowledge of Japan labor law
  • Strong English & Japanese fluency (written and spoken)
  • EEOC Statement
    Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

    Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. 

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Tokyo Office
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    Same as job location

    Listing Details

    Posted
    May 19, 2026
    First seen
    May 19, 2026
    Last seen
    May 19, 2026

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    Employees
    125
    Founded
    2014
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    DrivemodeStaff People Business Partner