We are seeking a People Partner to join our team in Singapore. As a People Partner, you will serve as the dedicated People Partner for Figma's Japan & APAC region, working closely with leaders across the regions in Singapore, Japan, India, and Australia. You will help the organisation scale effectively by strengthening leadership capability, shaping organisational design, and aligning talent strategy to business priorities. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across the People Team, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive high-impact initiatives that support the business.
\nKey responsibilities include: Acting as the primary People Partner presence for Japan & APAC, providing local context and understanding, and regional business understanding to partnerships. Working closely with functional People Partners to support the continued scaling of the teams in region by evolving team structures, roles, and operating models in line with business growth. Coaching senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance in a high-growth, target-driven environment. Identifying and addressing organisational friction points by improving cross-functional alignment and operational clarity across teams. Embedding as a key partner across cross-functional stakeholders, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive and deliver high-impact people initiatives. Leveraging data, organisational insights, and employee feedback to proactively inform decisions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance. Developing and driving a Japan & APAC people strategy that reflects both the region's stage of growth and its commercial priorities. Exploring and embedding AI tools and approaches that extend your reach and impact across the region.
\nRequirements include: 8+ years of HR/People experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high-growth company. Multi-jurisdiction APAC experience. Practical working knowledge of employment law, cultural norms, and people practices across multiple jurisdictions. Generalist capability, demonstrated experience spanning Employee Relations & Operations, as well as strategic business partnering. Experience partnering with GTM or revenue organisations (Sales, Marketing, and/or Product Support), with an understanding of go-to-market dynamics. Strong understanding of cultural nuance and the ability to adapt your approach across the diverse markets of Japan & APAC. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, including when operating remotely from CoEs.
\nPreferred qualifications include: Experience in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies. Fluency in Japanese.
\nAt Figma, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product, and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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