Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

As the Director, People Business Partner (PBP) for APAC, you will be the senior HR leader for India and a key partner across the broader APAC region. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Global People Business Partnerships, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior business and functional leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, leadership excellence, and people-centered strategies across India and APAC.

Based in Hyderabad, India, you will guide the development and execution of people strategies that support business growth, build leadership capability, and promote our high-performing, inclusive culture. You will be the APAC PBP lead, ensuring understanding of regional and global People priorities and influencing decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.

This role requires an HR executive who excels in a global matrix environment, brings strong business acumen, and can balance long-term organizational needs with real-time people and leadership support.Core Areas of ResponsibilityStrategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the senior People leader for India and a key advisor across APAC, shaping regional people strategies that align with global business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession strategies, and talent development across the region.
• Build relationships with India-based executives and APAC leadership teams, being a trusted advisor on people strategies, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

Employee Experience, Culture & Change Leadership

• Champion the voice of employees across India, ensuring an inclusive, engaging, and experience throughout the region.
• Lead and influence change initiatives, including organizational evolution, transformation programs, and global rollouts to drive high adoption and clear communication.
• Reinforce company culture and values, embedding them in leadership behaviors, team practices, and daily operations across APAC.

Leadership Coaching & Capability Building

• Coach senior leaders and managers to strengthen their ability to build high-performing, equitable, and collaborative teams.
• Drive effective performance management, talent discussions, and leadership development planning across India and APAC.
• Provide thought leadership on team effectiveness, conflict resolution, and leadership growth.

Global Programs Implementation & Regional Localization

• Partner with global Centers of Excellence (COEs) (Talent Attraction, Total Rewards, Learning, DEI, People Operations) to localize, implement, and scale global programs across India and support broader APAC execution.
• Ensure global initiatives align with local market practices, workforce needs, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Stay ahead of India labor laws, market trends, and competitive compensation practices; provide insights to global Total Rewards and regional leadership.
• Oversee policy governance, ensuring HR policies remain compliant, relevant, and aligned with evolving legislation.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements for India People Operations.

People Operations & Employee Relations

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and other global COEs to support a cohesive and high-quality employee lifecycle, ensuring alignment and a seamless experience across India and APAC.
• Work closely with the Employee Relations (ER) team to manage and resolve employee relations matters across APAC, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Provide guidance and thought leadership on complex employee issues, partnering with ER to conduct investigations, assess risk, and develop solutions.
• Support onboarding, mobility, development, and offboarding processes by advising stakeholders and facilitating communication between global teams and local needs.
• Collaborate with People Operations on policy interpretation, updates, and local compliance requirements unique to India.

About You

We're excited about candidates who bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant responsibility in HR business partnering within India; APAC or global experience strongly preferred.
• Advising: Proven success advising senior leaders and influencing across complex, global matrix organizations.
• Expertise: Deep experience in coaching, organizational development, and cultural transformation.
• Compliance: Strong expertise in India, Japan, and Australia labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Operations: Demonstrated ability to lead employee lifecycle programs and partner effectively with global COEs; experience guiding People Operations processes in compliance with local governing bodies.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Attributes: High integrity, cultural fluency, business acumen, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

About the Team

The People Team's mission is to enable talent across the organization to do their best work while innovating for the future. We are global in scope and united by a commitment to building a culture that reflects our values while preparing for what's ahead. Our work balances consistency and local relevance, ensuring global programs resonate in every region where we operate. We focus on scaling with intention, strengthening organizational capacity, and cultivating an environment where employees can thrive, connect, and feel inspired. The People Business Partnership team serves as trusted advisors to leaders and employees at every level, driving organizational effectiveness, engagement, and the overall employee experience that powers our success.Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision private insurance healthcare coverage
• Access to counseling & mental health sessions 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free premium access to Crunchyroll
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave:
  • Up to 26 weeks for birthing parents
  • Up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flex Time Off
  • 5 Yasumi Days
  • Half-Day Fridays during the summer
  • Winter Break

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value

• Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

• Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf

Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.