• Coordinate onboarding procedures for new hires.
• Administer employee benefits programs, assisting staff with enrollment, claims inquiries, and annual open enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, attendance logs, and confidential employee files within the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Support the recruitment lifecycle by posting open positions, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers.
• Draft and translate internal HR communications, company policies, and announcements between English and Japanese.
• Assist with payroll preparation by auditing timecards and verifying overtime hours with department supervisors.
• Organize company-wide cultural events and team-building activities to foster an inclusive workplace environment.
• 1-3 years of HR support or administrative experience within a U.S. corporate setting.
• Business-level Japanese language skills to effectively bridge communication between local employees and Japan-based HR executives.
• Professional English proficiency for clear interaction.
• Familiarity with basic U.S. labor laws, federal employment regulations, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.