People and Culture Country Lead - Japan

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.The Team: As our People and Culture Country Lead, you will operate at our Tokyo office in a flexible hybrid model, reporting directly to our VP for Global Regions. This is a high-impact, strategic individual contributor role where you will act as a key architect of our culture. You will join a vibrant and ambitious P&C team that acts as the engine room for Celonis's continued hyper-growth. Beyond your immediate region, you will be part of a connected global ecosystem, collaborating with Country Leaders, People Business Partners, and international colleagues to drive a world-class employee experience. The Role: You will serve as the architect of our country-driven People strategy across two markets at differing stages of organizational maturity. While your primary focus will be supporting our significant workforce in Japan, you will also play a critical role in scaling our emerging footprints in Korea. This role requires a versatile mindset - you will drive operational excellence in Tokyo while acting as a "builder" for our growing teams abroad. You will shape the employee experience, ensuring our teams feel connected, supported, and empowered. You will be the go-to expert for leadership on all people related matters, applying robust Japan legislative knowledge and navigating the specific compliance nuances of the Korea market to ensure sustainable growth. The work you'll do: Strategic Regional Partnering: Partner with Country Leaders in Japan and Korea to drive regional growth. You will translate global goals into local actions, sharing insights and market trends to ensure our people strategy remains competitive across all three jurisdictions. Culture & Environment: Collaborate with Country Leaders and Workplace teams to build a cohesive 'One Celonis' culture. Employee Experience: Oversee the full employee journey, ensuring every touchpoint is seamless, supportive, and legally compliant. PBP Collaboration: Act as the local execution arm for our global People Business Partners. You will operationalize business-specific people strategies within your regions, solving complex local challenges and ensuring global initiatives land effectively at the country level. Employee Relations & Performance: Manage complex employee relations cases, performance improvement processes, and grievance issues. You will apply your deep knowledge of Japan law while...