People Operations Partner

Tinkermode · Tokyo, Japan · FullTime

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MODE Japanについて

MODEは現在、急速な成長期にあります。米国(サンフランシスコ)と日本(東京)に拠点を置いていますが、ビジネスの重心(顧客活動、収益、業務の複雑さ)の大半は日本にあります。組織の拡大に伴い、東京の組織を深く理解し、MODE Japanならではの独自のカルチャーを守りながら成長を支えてくれるピープル・オペレーションズ(人事)のパートナーを募集しています。

MODE Japanは、サンフランシスコの西海岸テックカルチャーと、日本の伝統的なビジネス文化が共存する、極めてユニークで複雑な文化的環境にあります。そのため、共感力、好奇心、そして優れた判断力をもって人間関係を構築できるかどうかが、この役割の成功の鍵となります。

主な職務内容

1. MODE Japanの信頼されるピープル・パートナー

2. 東京とサンフランシスコの架け橋(ブリッジ)

3. 日本の人事オペレーション(People Operations)の統括と改善

4. ビジネス成長への貢献とカルチャーの強化

働き方と本ポジションの魅力

応募要件

必須要件(Minimum Requirements)

歓迎要件(Preferred Requirements)

求める人物像(Personal Traits)

About MODE Japan

MODE is in a pivotal phase of rapid growth. The company operates in the US (SFO) and Japan (TYO), and our business is centered in Japan — most of our customer activity, revenue, and operational complexity lives here. As we scale, we need a People Operations partner who can stand inside the Tokyo organization, understand it deeply, and help it grow in a way that protects what makes MODE Japan distinctive.

MODE Japan operates in a uniquely complex cultural environment. San Francisco's West Coast tech culture and traditional Japanese business culture co-exist in the same organization, and human relationships matter. Navigating this with empathy, curiosity, and good judgment is core to success in this role.

About the Role

This is a Japan-focused People Operations role based in Tokyo. You will be the trusted People Operations partner for MODE Japan, working closely with members, managers, and the on-the-ground Leadership Team. You will not be supporting the US business — this role is fully focused on the Japan organization.

You will initially report to MODE's Head of People Operations, an experienced HR leader who will coach you closely in the early phase. As MODE scales, the reporting line is likely to transition into the US-based People function.

The role is intentionally broad and is designed to grow with you. While your day-to-day focus is People Operations, this position is set up as a stepping stone toward owning the People Generalist function for MODE Japan over time. You will operate with significant autonomy from day one.

What You Will Do

Be the trusted People partner for MODE Japan

Be the bridge between Tokyo and San Francisco

Own and improve People Operations for Japan

Contribute to business growth

Strengthen culture

The Way We Work in This Role

This role carries broad discretion. We want someone who sees something worth doing and acts on it. If something needs to change, propose it and try it. If you prefer to be told what to do task by task, this is not the right role.

You will not be alone. Our experienced Head of People Operations will support you closely in the early phase and will step back over time as you grow into the broader Japan People Generalist seat.

Honest expectation setting: this role is an excellent stepping stone for someone preparing to grow into a fully fledged HR Generalist. For seasoned HR Generalists who are already operating at a senior leadership level, the scope of this role may feel narrow, especially in the early months. We would rather say this clearly upfront than discover the mismatch later.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Personal Traits We Are Looking For

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