**Job Summary** NetApp is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to support Japan business. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, APJ&I, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organizational culture, optimizing talent strategies, driving HR initiatives, fostering a high-performance work environment, enabling business objectives, and fostering a positive workplace culture within NetApp, Japan. The ideal candidate will build effective, trusting business relationships and partnerships across the organization and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **Job Requirements** + Develop a deep understanding of various business units, business operations, objectives, and challenges and provide strategic HR guidance.Build strong partnerships with senior leadership and stakeholders across, GTM, Product, Finance & Buss. Tech & Ops and act as a trusted advisor on all human resources matters. + Collaborate with senior leaders to build HR strategies that address unique needs while ensuring compliance & alignment with global frameworks.Enable a high-performance work culture, overseeing initiatives that enhance employee productivity, engagement, and satisfaction. + Influence talent decisions, including leading workforce planning initiatives, org design frameworks, talent reviews, recruitment, development, and succession planning, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to drive business success.Utilize HR metrics and analytics to measure the impact of HR initiatives, providing regular reports to senior leadership on the effectiveness of HR programs for the team. + Lead change management initiatives ensuring effective communication, addressing challenges, and promoting a positive and adaptive culture.Work with HR Center of Excellence leaders and across HRBP leadership to develop and implement coordinated talent strategies, combining HRBP insights to attract, develop, and retain top talent. + Advocate for employees by ensuring fair and consistent HR practices, addressing concerns, and maintaining a positive and inclusive work environmen **Key Requirements:** + At least 12 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably with a technology MNC. + Strong experience supporting GTM/ Sales Organization. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. + Proven ability to manage change and drive HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment. + Requires a systems thinker with strong business acumen and outcome focus. + Ability to inspire and influence to drive company-wide transformation. + Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into HR initiatives. 131713 At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification. **Why NetApp?** We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.