Associate (HR Consulting Firm)

Company Overview

• Originating from Japan, we are a leading human resources and organizational consulting firm.

• Founded in 2000, we are a pioneering consulting firm focused on employee motivation and engagement.

• Our proprietary methodology combines insights from business, psychology, behavioral economics, and social systems theory to drive practical, reproducible organizational transformation.

• With offices across Asia—including Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines—we provide one-stop support to help our clients achieve meaningful organizational transformation.

• With more than 25 years of history, we have supported over 13,000 clients and served over 5 million users on our unique proprietary cloud platform.

• Our clients range from major Japanese and local enterprises to fast-growing startups, providing a dynamic and impactful working environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support clients by designing and implementing strategies to foster motivation and drive organizational transformation.

• Actively identify local market opportunities and build strong client relationships to expand our business in the Southeast Asia region.

• Analyse employee survey data to diagnose organisational strengths and cultural challenges, delivering data-driven insights to clients.

• Consult and co-create solutions with C-suite executives and HR leaders, translating business challenges into customised transformation and change management strategies.

• Support pipeline growth by identifying and engaging with corporations facing complex organisational issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience; candidates without direct industry experience but with a genuine interest in organisational transformation are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor's degree or above in any field.

• Strong command of English to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Conversational to business-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2 or above preferred) is required to support the overseas subsidiaries of Japanese companies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with excellent communication, writing, and presentation abilities.

• Thrives in a start-up-like setting with a proactive, self-starter mindset.

• Willingness to work on-site and travel for client engagements as required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Note: As visa sponsorship is not available for this junior-level position, we are prioritizing candidates who currently possess the right to work in Singapore.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to have)

• Proficiency in at least one Southeast Asian language (including Chinese) is a plus to further support regional expansion.

• Familiarity with behavioural economics, psychology, or organisational behaviour is highly advantageous.

Working Conditions & Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

• Salary Range: SGD 4,000 – SGD 6,000 per month (commensurate with experience)

• Bonus: Variable Bonus based on company and individual performance (distributed 4 times per year)

• Leave Entitlement: 14 days of Annual Leave, plus standard Medical Leave

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical Benefits included