Senior HR Business Partner

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE As a strategic cornerstone of our Japan team, you will empower our Go-to-Market (GTM) functions to scale and succeed. You will act as a trusted advisor to Japan’s leadership, blending high-touch coaching with sophisticated data analytics to drive business results. By bridging local site needs with global HR programs, you ensure our Sales and Systems Engineering teams are optimized for peak performance. This is a high-visibility mission where your influence shapes the culture and effectiveness of the "Best People Team on the Planet." WHAT YOU'LL DO Anchor Strategic Site Leadership: Forge deep partnerships with the Japan Leadership team to diagnose organizational needs, identify talent gaps, and drive workforce strategies that align with our global GTM objectives. Elevate Manager Capability: Design and deliver scalable coaching frameworks for corrective performance management, enabling managers to navigate complex employee relations and documentation with confidence and consistency. Engineer Data-Driven Insights: Develop sophisticated dashboards and analytics to track workforce trends and program effectiveness, providing executives with the "story behind the data" to influence critical business decisions. Lead Transformational Change: Proactively identify organizational hurdles and implement scalable HR solutions, leading cross-functional projects that improve team dynamics and operational efficiency across Japan. Scale HR Excellence: Drive the implementation of global HR programs and policies within the region, ensuring they are localized for impact while maintaining the high standards of our global People team. WHAT YOU BRING Bilingual Communication Mastery: Professional fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both Japanese and English is essential to bridge communication between local leadership and global stakeholders. Strategic HR Business Partnering: Extensive experience navigating organizational complexity and influencing executive-level decisions through a "business-first" lens, particularly within high-growth or technology environments. Performance Coaching Expertise: A proven ability to mentor leaders through performance management and organizational design, with the agility to shift between high-level strategy and hands-on operational execution. Analytical Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in workforce data technology and analytics platforms, with the ability to translate raw data into compelling recommendations and actionable people solutions. Change Leadership: Demonstrated competence in leading change management initiatives and thriving in unstructured environments where you can build scalable processes from the ground up. We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Tokyo office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team event ... (truncated, view full listing at source)