Staff People Business Partner

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, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode:
Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About The Role:
The Staff People Business Partner is a key member of the global People & Culture team, partnering closely with business leaders to drive people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning P&C initiatives with business goals in Japan while ensuring a strong employee experience and sustainable organizational practices.

The role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of impact, collaboration, and shared ownership within a diverse and highly collaborative global team. The Staff People Business Partner leads highly complex, cross-functional initiatives, develops innovative people solutions and shares industry best practices to strengthen organizational capability.

What you will do:

• 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.

What we are looking for:

• 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)