MBJ_HR Strategic Business Partner

This position is a 1-year contract supporting strategic HR consulting, HR transformation, HR product portfolio solutions, talent management, and stakeholder governance for Mercedes-Benz Japan.

Tasks

1. Support strategic HR consulting and project coordination
   • Support HR consulting requests initiated via MyHR Service tickets under the guidance of senior HR Consultants.
   • Assist in coordinating HR projects across departments or locations.
   • Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for business stakeholders.
   • Ensure alignment with business needs and HR frameworks.
   • Support the design and implementation of organizational structures and target operating models.
2. Support the HR transformation
   • Act as a project member for Japan.
   • Clarify Japanese requirements to Regional Hub Coordinators, Global Functional Teams, and other stakeholders.
   • Test feature deliveries and document deviations from defined requirements.
   • Prepare the rollout of the target operating model, including stakeholder information.
3. Apply HR product portfolio solutions
   • Support the delivery of tailored HR solutions using the standard HR product portfolio.
   • Analyze business needs and recommend appropriate HR offerings.
   • Coordinate with GFT and HR specialist teams to ensure smooth execution.
   • Collect feedback to improve HR services.
4. Support talent management for key employees
   • Assist with talent management processes for L4/L5 populations.
   • Support succession planning, development plans, and performance reviews.
   • Prepare data and insights for talent discussions.
   • Ensure data quality and documentation consistency.
5. Stakeholder support and governance coordination
   • Participate in meetings and committees to represent the HR function.
   • Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for leadership discussions.
   • Support communication between HR and business stakeholders.
   • Ensure adherence to local policies, labor practices, and compliance requirements in Japan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a comparable field.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English.
• Basic command of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to leverage digital tools and AI to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with HR systems and digital tools such as Workday and ticketing systems is desired.

Soft skills

• Structured thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Stakeholder orientation and ability to support senior discussions.
• High learning agility and curiosity about HR consulting topics.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Customer and result orientation.

Work experience

• 2–4 years of experience in HR, consulting, or business support roles.
• Exposure to talent management, organizational development, or HR operations is preferred.
• Initial experience in project support or stakeholder coordination is an advantage.
• Experience in a Japanese corporate environment or multinational company is beneficial.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Employee events
• Possible flextime
• Possible employee mobile phone
• Possible employee discounts
• Possible hybrid work
• Good public transport
• Barrier-free workplace

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Japan G.K., 2-6-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, 261-7108 Makuhari, Chiba. Maya Perry: mbj.perry@mercedes-benz.com