Manae (Marsha) Hirabayashi
About Manae (Marsha) Hirabayashi
Manae (Marsha) Hirabayashi serves as the Manager of Global Human Resources Business Partner for the Japan Region at Sandvine, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in human resources across various industries, she has held significant roles in companies such as Cmic Holdings, Syneos Health, and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Work at Sandvine
Manae Hirabayashi has been serving as the Manager of Global Human Resources Business Partner for the Japan Region at Sandvine since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing HR operations, including employee engagement, branding, and labor relations. Her tenure at Sandvine has lasted for five years, during which she has contributed to various HR initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position at Sandvine, Manae Hirabayashi held several HR roles across different organizations. She worked as the Corporate Learning Manager at Cmic Holdings from 2015 to 2016. Before that, she served as the Manager of Human Resources Business Partner at Syneos Health Clinical Solutions from 2017 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes positions at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and GE, where she focused on learning and development, talent management, and employee training.
Education and Expertise
Manae Hirabayashi holds a Master of Business Administration from Hosei University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature from the same institution between 1979 and 1983. Additionally, she studied English and Business at Surbition Language School in the UK from 1988 to 1990. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in human resources, labor relations, and organizational development.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Manae Hirabayashi has been involved in developing and implementing training programs focused on labor management, compliance, and diversity. She has managed labor relations, which includes employee engagement and union relations. Her experience encompasses managing compensation and benefits, talent management initiatives, and culture development, particularly in startup environments. She advocates for sustainable development goals and corporate social responsibility through various HR practices.
Specialization in Culture Development
Manae Hirabayashi specializes in culture development and change management within organizations. She has played a significant role in organization development through the implementation of culture strategies and leadership development programs. Her focus on fostering a positive workplace culture has been a key aspect of her HR practice, especially in environments undergoing transformation.