HR Business Partner

Woven-Planet-2 in Tokyo

Woven by Toyota is building mobility for a safer, happier and more sustainable world. A subsidiary of Toyota, Woven by Toyota develops and invests in new technologies, software, and business models that transform how we live, work and move. With a focus on software-defined vehicles, automated driving, data-driven intelligence, security, mobility services, embedded platforms, AI, and more, we build on Toyota's legacy of trust and safety to deliver mobility solutions for all.

For nearly a century, Toyota has been delivering products and services that improve lives. Its earliest offerings, which automated the simple manual task of weaving, have evolved into the safe, reliable, connected automobiles we enjoy and depend on today. Woven by Toyota is an integral part of Toyota’s vision for the next 100 years—a world where mobility is easier, safer and more enjoyable for more people.

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship and operational excellence. These complementary strengths enable us to develop and deliver cutting-edge technology at scale—optimizing for safety, advancing clean energy and elevating well-being.  We envision a human-centered future where world-class technology solutions expand global access to mobility, amplify the capabilities of drivers, and empower humanity to thrive.

As the HR Business Partner , you will play a vital role in ensuring our employees thrive and execute at scale. You’ll be responsible for connecting business strategy, people, and organizational strategy. You'll help build leadership capability, drive forward solutions adoption, and enhance engagement. Ultimately, you will enable your colleagues to do their best work.


WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on skills and experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by the company
・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
・ Employee Benefits
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

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Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・We pledge that any information we receive from candidates will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.
    • Partner closely with executives to plan and build the organization. Provide leadership coaching and facilitate the effectiveness of the leadership team
    • Spearhead delivery and enhancement of HR Programs including Performance Management, Engagement, Compliance, Employee Relations, Change Management, and Perks & Benefits.
    • Implement key people programs and systems, including onboarding/offboarding, and learning and development programs.
    • Administer HRIS, Performance Management, and other employee-facing systems and tools. Be the trusted advisor providing expert HR advice, guidance, and coaching while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
    • Collaborate with Global HR team members, serving as a key link from your client to the rest of the organization. Collect, analyze, and leverage various types of employee data and metrics to guide programs for and measure the success of the employee experience.
    • Keep current with legal and compliance requirements, provide suggestions for changes, and ensure local legal requirements are met by studying existing and new legislation. Anticipate new legislation and proactively suggest solutions to ensure compliance.
    • Adapt Global HR policy and projects to the local requirements.
    • You are an explorer, always learning, adapting, and engaging with evolving challenges.
    • You have 7+ years of Japan HR experience in a growth environment. You can inclusively engage with people from all backgrounds
    • You have proven experience in HR Analytics or HR Operations
    • You are a patient and thoughtful communicator. Your communication style demonstrates tact and inclusiveness.
    • You demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and follow-through. You distinguish between noise and signal and can distill matters to their root cause while remaining solution-oriented. You are comfortable in a fast-growth environment.
    • You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, writing a policy from scratch, or overhauling a process.
    • Fluency in English and Japanese may be required for some business groups.
    • Experience building in a startup environment
    • Experience partnering with global colleagues across time zones.
    • Organizational Change Management experience.
    • International HR experience.
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