People Partner

Job Description 

Position Title: People Partner

Location: Niseko, Japan

Reports to: People Partner Manager
Contract Term: 1st October, 2026 - 30th April 2027 | Full-time, seasonal 
Salary: Depends on experience 

About Us

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever.

The Role

As a People Partner, you will act as a reliable partner to business leaders, building strong relationships of trust and providing counsel and support to resolve various "People-related" challenges within each department. 

Our support goes beyond mere transactional problem-solving; we emphasize a coaching approach that enables managers to learn from the process and grow as leaders. You will provide strategic and continuous HR support to ensure the achievement of business objectives.

Rooted in Rhythm’s culture and Core Values, you will strive to be a trusted partner to both leaders and employees. By building excellent collaborative relationships with other teams within the P&C department, our mission is to realize a "workplace where everyone can thrive" for all employees.

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

Onboarding and Offboarding Support 

• Support the People Admin team with tasks related to employee onboarding and offboarding, including but not limited to obtaining information from team members, distributing uniforms, and recording necessary documentation in our P&C related systems. 
• Proactively support the Logistics team with accommodation allocations (if required). 
• Strive for a seamless employee experience for new and returning team members. 

Strategic Business Partnership

• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings with business leaders from each department. Proactively identify team challenges and provide expert advice for resolution - to be supported by the People Partner Manager. 
• Understand the strategic priorities of the business and propose optimizations for human resources and organizational structure - to be supported by the People Partner Manager.

Performance Management and Learning and Development

• Provide coaching and advice to Business Leaders in managing performance uplift. Listen sincerely and apply a holistic approach to support the Leader, ensuring appropriate documentation is utilised and recorded. 
• Support Business Leaders in commencing performance cycles in a timely and smooth manner. 
• Support implementation of L&D training and coaching programs designed by the Program team to the business side, providing end-to-end support from participant onboarding to post-training follow-up to maximize learning outcomes.

Compensation, Promotions and Bonuses

• Justify salary assessments from Business leaders and present formal proposals to them with the People Partner Manager.
• Ensure absolute data accuracy during bonus calculations.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Listen sincerely and neutrally to employee concerns regarding workplace issues, conflicts, and harassment claims.
• Conduct swift fact-finding investigations when necessary. If a violation of work rules is found, verify the necessity of disciplinary action and seek a final decision from the Head of P&C.
• Support implementing Engagement surveys designed by the Program team, analyze survey results, and collaborate with business leaders to support the feedback sessions, action plan, and review of strategic action plans.

Community and Events

• Engage the business side in internal and external activities planned by the Program team, ensuring effective execution that fosters a sense of organizational unity.
• Embody Rhythm’s culture and core values, and support each employee in fostering a sense of connection with the community while strengthening relationships through collaborative problem-solving.

Administration (Local specific)

• Collaborate with the People Admin team to manage location-specific HR administrative tasks that cannot be centralized in Niseko (specific workflows and details to be defined).
• In addition to P&C tasks, there may be instances where general administrative work is required at locations. In such cases, it should proceed after consulting with their manager.

What You Need to Succeed 

• Professional Experience: 2+ years of experience in HR (HRBP, HR Generalist, Recruiting, or ER/Labor relations).
• Execution Excellence: Proven ability to accurately execute performance cycles, recruitment tasks, and administrative duties.
• Language Proficiency: Business-level Japanese and Conversational English or higher (with a strong willingness to learn).
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Data Management: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and HRIS for accurate data management and analysis.
• Multitasking: Experience managing multiple priorities, ranging from local administrative tasks to employee consultations.
• Facilitation: Skills in facilitating small-scale training sessions or team meetings.
  
  

Key Attributes:

• Active Listening: The ability to listen sincerely and without bias to employee concerns.
• Agility & Proactivity: A proactive mindset to identify onsite challenges and take swift action independently.
• Collaboration: A team-player spirit to achieve goals in partnership with People Admin, Program teams, and other functions.
• Cultural Alignment: Sincerity in deeply understanding "Rhythm’s" values and embodying them in daily actions.

(Including, but not limited to, the tasks listed above)

The Perks and Benefits 

As a Rhythm employee, you’ll experience the same legendary hospitality we extend to our guests. We’re passionate about looking after our crew, and here are just a few of the perks you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Live, Work, and Play in Paradise: Immerse yourself in one of the world’s top mountain resorts.
• Work with a Legendary Crew: Join a team that’s passionate, fun-loving, and deeply connected to the industry.
• Subsidized Staff Accommodation: Affordable housing options and housing assistance to help you settle in.
• Epic Social Scene: From team ride days and department dinners to staff parties, events, and day trips, our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect and unwind.
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits: Access the Rhythm Wellness program, enjoy free snowsports or bike demos, and take advantage of generous store discounts for you, your friends, and your family.

At Rhythm, we work hard, but we play even harder. If you know anyone who’s worked with us before, they’ll tell you this isn’t just a job- it’s an experience of a lifetime. Our fun, supportive culture is the heart of everything we do because people like you make Rhythm what it is.

Ready to join?

If you have the skills, the flair, and the stoke (enthusiasm) to share, we want to hear from you! Your passion for adventure and alignment with our core values could be the perfect fit for an unforgettable experience.

If you have any specific questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.