Organizational & HR Strategy

Driving Strategy, Building Organizations

Organizational Strategy Consulting

Bridging strategy and structure
unlocks the power of execution

Many Japanese companies in the U.S. continue operating with legacy systems that lack clear alignment to
strategic priorities — often due to gaps in market fit or misaligned HR infrastructure.

Pasona identifies the root causes, defines talent requirements,
and builds systems that transform strategy into measurable results.

Solutions

Objective

Shaping the Organization to Fit the Business

  • Align organizational and HR strategies with business goals
  • Design and launch initiatives to turn strategy into action

Assessment

Assessing the Current State and Challenges

  • Assess organizations and systems using data insights
  • Perform gap analysis against U.S. benchmarks and compliance standards.
  • Identify risks, priorities, and improvement areas

Design

Designing systems that drive strategy

  • Create evaluation and pay systems linking pay to performance
  • Define roles, structures, and job descriptions
  • Develop operations workflow and manuals

Execution

Implementing and Embedding Initiatives

  • Develop communication plans for system rollout
  • Provide training and resources for managers and employees
  • Offer on-demand HR advice

Case Study

Mid-sized trading company

From Ad-Hoc Evaluations to Strategy-Aligned HR Systems

Challenges

Job descriptions were unclear or outdated, with no formal evaluation system in place. Promotions and raises relied heavily on manager discretion.

Solutions
  • Clarified roles and expectations across teams through refreshed job descriptions
  • Redesigned evaluation and grading systems aligned with business strategy
  • Ensured operational continuity during leadership transitions.

Mid-sized manufacturing company

Shifting Sales Focus from Revenue Bias to Strategic Growth

Challenges

Sales teams prioritized products that were easy to sell, while key strategic products struggled to gain traction.

Solutions
  • Redesigned incentives to drive promotion of key products.
  • Aligned evaluation and compensation to reward strategic, performance-based sales behavior.

Large-scale manufacturing company

From Fragmented HR Practices to a Scalable Growth Foundation

Challenges

HR processes were inconsistent and heavily dependent on personal judgment across key functions.

Solutions
  • Redesigned HR functions based on a comprehensive review of current operations and workflows.
  • Built a scalable HR structure aligned with the company’s growth phase while enhancing governance.

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FAQ

A. We support everything from strategy to hands-on execution, including daily operations. Our bilingual team understands both Japanese business culture and U.S. HR practices, making us a reliable partner for Japanese companies in the U.S.

A. Yes. We work both online and in person. When in-person support is more effective—such as for interviews or training—we’re happy to be on-site.

A. Pricing depends on the scope, complexity, and duration of your project. We offer both one-time and ongoing support options, tailored to your needs and budget.

A. Our team includes consultants with both HR expertise and direct business management experience in Japan and the U.S. They understand cultural and operational gaps and work fluently in both English and Japanese to support smooth communication.

A. While each case is different, a typical flow includes:
  • Initial consultation
  • Identifying key issues and priorities
  • Designing HR systems and processes
  • Supporting implementation and training
  • Follow-up and improvements (as needed)
We can also work as an extension of your HR team for ongoing support.

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