Director, People Tokyo

1日前

Tokyo WalkMe

About the position

WalkMe pioneered the Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) to empower business leaders to accomplish the promise of technology in today's overwhelming digital world. Through WalkMe's guidance, engagement, insights, and automation, employees are more efficient, executives have better visibility into digital usage, and organizations maximize the full value of their digital assets to empower digital transformation.
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director, People to lead our talent and teamwork agendas across the organization. This role is crucial in driving our human resources strategy, with a focus on fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring effective HR operations, and supporting our teams across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The Director, People will work closely with the VP, People and other senior leaders to align our people strategy with business objectives.
We seek someone who understands that WalkMe is only as good as the people who work here and is passionate about putting those people first. The People Team is filled with pathfinders, sculpting a brighter future for our Team Members. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy, collaborative global environment, dedicated to advancing our talent agenda.

What You'll Own

  • Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead the development and execution of the company's talent strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Provide strategic HR leadership across all APAC regions, addressing local and regional challenges while maintaining global consistency.
  • Collaborate with the VP, People to drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, development, and retention.
  • Partner side by side with country GM and senior leadership.
  • Talent Management:
  • Partner with talent acquisition for streamlined processes, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent in all regions.
  • Lead talent development programs, including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
  • Implement strategies for retaining critical talent while building talent plans for enhancing workforce skills and capabilities.
  • HR Operations & Compliance:
  • Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with local laws and regulations across all APAC regions.
  • Lead the management of employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company strategy.
  • Culture & Employee Experience:
  • Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the company's values and mission.
  • Develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and productivity.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to people and culture.
  • Cross-Regional Collaboration:
  • Foster collaboration across different regions, ensuring consistency in HR practices while respecting local customs and business needs.
  • Provide leadership in managing organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a focus on talent management and multi-region HR support.
  • Proven experience in leading HR operations across the APAC region, with a deep understanding of regional labor laws and cultural nuances.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, able to balance big-picture vision with day-to-day execution.
  • Experience in driving change management initiatives and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

What Sets Us Apart

  • At WalkMe, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our global community and clients we serve through inclusive programs and initiatives including equal pay, employee resource groups, holistic benefits and more. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture which celebrates the unique experiences and perspectives each Team Member brings to the workplace.
  • We seek to hire and develop the best talent, bringing a range of perspectives, experiences and background to the DAP category. This helps us better meet the diverse needs of our global communities and clients with creativity, insight, and market innovation. We welcome and encourage applicants from across different genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, age, national origin, citizen status, religion, body size, socioeconomic status, ability, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, veteran status or any other characteristic.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer remote/hybrid and flexible hours to help manage work commitments and personal life effectively.
  • Supportive Culture: We focus on the whole person, celebrating what makes us unique, and create space for community.
  • Professional Development: We encourage continuous learning and offer opportunities for career development through our career compass offering.
  • Comprehensive Health Care Coverage for our Employees and Families, 401(k) program with company matching (up to $5,000), and a vacation policy to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
  • WalkMe is recognized as a Star Performer in DAP for the 2nd year in a row
  • WalkMe helps international companies such as: IBM, LinkedIn, Walgreens, Microsoft, Adobe, Hershey's, Quest Diagnostics and more
  • Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our products by providing users with an exceptional experience through WalkMe. If you are passionate about enhancing user experience and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
Why WalkMe? --> We seek to hire and develop the best talent, bringing a range of perspectives, experiences and background to the DAP category. This helps us better meet the diverse needs of our global communities and clients with creativity, insight, and market innovation. We welcome and encourage applicants from across different genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, age, national origin, citizen status, religion, body size, socioeconomic status, ability, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to

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