Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people, and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 90,000+ brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity, and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. 

 

Publicis Groupe is the second-largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. 

Overview

The Business Partner (BP) is a strategic partner to the business, focused on performance, talent development, and organizational transformation. 

The BP owns the performance and talent cycle (development-focused), supports business strategy and transformation initiatives, acts as a key interface with Global, and partners closely with the broader Talent & Culture (T&C) team. 

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to translate business strategy into people and organization priorities. 

Own and drive the end-to-end performance cycle, ensuring high-quality, future-focused performance conversations. 

Lead the talent cycle from a development perspective, including talent identification, career pathways, succession, and readiness planning (excluding recruitment and L&D delivery). 

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on structure, capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational design. 

Support and co-lead business and organizational transformation initiatives, challenging legacy ways of working. 

Serve as the primary point of contact for APAC on performance, talent, and people-related topics, translating global frameworks into local impact. 

Partner with the wider Talent & Culture team to ensure alignment, consistency, and seamless execution across people initiatives. 

Leverage data, insights, and AI-enabled tools to inform talent decisions and improve performance and productivity. 

Bring a future-of-work mindset, continuously identifying smarter, simpler, and more impactful ways of operating. 

Qualifications

• • Proven experience in a Business Partner or equivalent strategic role 
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with leaders on business strategy, transformation, and change 
  • Experience working in global or matrixed environments, acting as a key local interface 
  • Comfortable using data, insights, and AI-enabled tools to support performance and talent decisions 
  • Fluent in English and Japanese, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills 
• Demonstrates AI fluency, including the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance work quality and productivity, critically evaluate outputs, and apply ethical and responsible judgment in their use.

Additional Information

What Publicis Groupe can offer you 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family - one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A hybrid, flexible work style, with three days per week spent collaborating face-to-face with clients and colleagues.  

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including access to over 15,000 programs through our online platform, Marcel Classes.  

• The Work Your World program offers flexibility to work from anywhere globally for up to six weeks per year.  

• A culture of open feedback and continuous growth, supported by structured Career Conversations and a 360° Feedback framework.  

• Access to a comprehensive rewards offering, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and well-being support.  

• Access to Marcel, our global AI platform, connecting employees with opportunities for collaboration and career development across our network.  

• And many more benefits including a wide range of leave policies, employee communities and clubs. 

Publicis Groupe believes that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are selected for their skill sets, ethics, and professional qualities, without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, disability, or any other difference. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates who may need other considerations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process upon request.