People and Culture Manager · Keywords Studios Japan

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:55:02 GMT
HR

Keywords Studios Japan · Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan · hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our leadership team and lead the People and Culture segment of our business. As the People and Culture Manager, you will be responsible for managing the acquisition, retention, engagement and development of talent across the group, as well as building the long-term staffing capacity of Keywords Japan. Responsibilities: * Work closely with Japan local leadership team and collaborate with regional/global HR leaders/teams to develop and execute HR plans that will support the Keywords operations and business' growth strategy in Japan. * Provide leadership support and guidance to Japan People and Culture team as they deliver the services to all the stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner. * Design and implement programs and initiatives to enhance employee experience, productivity and efficiency that will enable business growth. * Oversee the design and implementation of learning and development programs to support the ongoing professional and personal development needs of employees and leaders. * Execute a genuine hands-on approach in monitoring the employee pulse/sentiments and driving effective action planning to ensure high level of employee engagement. * Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; researches, proposes and execute appropriate total rewards programs to ensure that the organization attracts and retains top talent. * Plan, manage and control the HR operational budget in the location. * Serve as advocate of corporate culture and leadership principles, EVP and talent initiatives. * Design and implement health and well-being strategy aligned to employee and business needs. * Manage the performance review process, ensuring quality feedback that is aligned with needed personal and professional development. * Support and mentor managers on the application of appropriate performance management and in handling employee issues and work-related conflicts, ensuring all procedures are applied in line with policy and legislation. * Oversees the employer branding, talent sourcing and talent acquisition strategy in the location to support the business growth goals. * Harmonize HR processes, policies and procedures across businesses, studios and entities. * Ensure legal and statutory compliance in all segments of the business and people and culture- related processes. * Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures. * Proactively mitigate and manage legal risks and deal with any that arise. Requirements: * Relevant degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management or related discipline * At least three (5) years of experience within a similar role * Solid understanding of Japan working and corporate practices, employment legislation and labor standards * Generalist HR capability at a senior level, self-driven and highly motivated * Capable, comfortable and experienced in collaborating with onshore and off-shore leaders and teams * Have experience building and developing an HR team and maintaining/enhancing culture in a global and culturally diverse business environment * Bilingual – proficient in Japanese and English language * Motivated self-starter who is comfortable taking charge and driving things forward * Highly detail orientated but with an ability to prioritize work, connect the dots and see the big picture * Capable of delivering strategic initiatives but equally comfortable completing tactical deliverables * Comfortable working closely with local leadership team with limited support * Confident in his/her abilities and able to communicate ideas and viewpoints to all levels of the organization * Competitive salary package with bonus * Flexible work hours * Ability to work remotely with working from the office few days in a week (hybrid work set-up)