Location: Tokyo Studio
Department: Human Resources
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and talented Human Resources Business Partner for our Tokyo Studio. You will partner with the Palo Alto / Tokyo HR team members to ensure smooth HR operations, accelerate and develop our talent, create an engaging and inclusive team environment, and drive initiatives to improve the employee experience. You will serve as the point of contact for the business to assess organizational needs across talent management, performance management, and career development. In addition, you will implement global initiatives and propose practical solutions in compliance with Moon policies and Japanese law. You will demonstrate flexible and effective communication skills, operational planning ability, empathy, curiosity, and inclusion
At Moon, people are our most valuable asset. Our values were crafted to reflect our culture and the way we work. You will be critical in helping us ensure that we are hiring employees aligned to our values, and to help ensure that our internal systems support our employees and ensure their happiness. People are what drives our business, and you will help to ensure this stays true.
Drive HR events such as compliance and policy related implementations
Lead and manage immigration and labor management
Review and analyze data for trends, dig into the numbers and partner with the business to derive action plans around performance, retention, and employee engagement
Provide HR advice and support for Moon founders when they are launching their new entities into the market
Think Big. How do we help our business simplify to scale and move faster?
Be Right, a Lot. Take different perspectives and business needs, develop a solution that works, and move the ball forward. Support your opinions with sound reasoning grounded in the business and data.
Earn Trust. Build relationships with people across the Moon organization
Communicate. Be able to communicate ideas, data, and thoughts well both verbally and written. Be comfortable challenging ideas and holding space for other perspectives to be heard
Work with the Finance and Operations teams for smooth company operations
Enhance employee culture and engagement within the Tokyo Studio and across all of Moon
Assist with HR initiatives to support Diversity & Inclusion throughout the organization including the roll out action plans and guide leaders regarding mentorship, development, and promotion of diverse employees
Be Flexible and embrace ambiguity. Be willing to pick up anything as a team or pivot to something new when needed
Moon is building something new. Here you’ll find a balance of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. You’ll be challenged and learn every day. From the beginning, you’ll help with building our community with amazing talent like yourself.
Minimum of 8 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a role that has blended general HR (employee relations, performance management, engagement, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience
Bilingual Fluency of Japanese and English both written and verbal
Strong understanding of Japanese labor laws and regulations
Experience working with a cross-cultural/international organization or working directly with Western companies
An entrepreneurial mindset, ready to take on tasks outside of role with strong agility to change and to be flexible/resilient
Experience working with high growth technology teams
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner at all levels of organization to achieve results
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Exceptional listening skills and communication skills
Ability to source, interpret, and use data to tell a story and influence decision makers
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Proficiency in Google Suite and Slack
Experience in HR transformation and implementation of core values
Experience in the adaptation of working style to fit the needs of the teams
If you identify with Moon's values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.
Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that empowers the creation of new business. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit www.mooncreativelab.com and follow us @mooncreativelab.inc.