People Operations Senior Associate

Location: Tokyo, Japan — hybrid work model

Company

hirify.global provides business sustainability ratings, sustainability scorecards, and actionable insights into companies’ environmental, social, and ethical risks.

What you will do

• Localize and execute global HR strategies and initiatives for the Japan office of approximately 55 employees.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, mobility, offboarding, employee relations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, HR documentation, mandatory filings, and external service providers.
• Evaluate and adopt Gen-AI tools and automated HR workflows to improve administrative efficiency.
• Manage workplace health and safety activities, including health checks, stress checks, and Health Committee meetings.
• Coordinate office administration, supplies, emergency planning, visitors, coworking-space operations, and sustainable workplace practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist operations experience in a multinational corporation in Japan.
• Full-professional Japanese and excellent spoken and written English.
• Working knowledge of Japanese employment regulations, compensation and benefits administration, and external payroll providers.
• Experience handling complex employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures with confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience or interest in Gen-AI tools, HR technology, office management, and health and safety management.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in an international, multicultural environment.

Nice to have

• Sharoushi certification.
• Experience with office management and health and safety management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexi-time and a policy supporting remote work from abroad.
• Office and IT equipment, commuting allowance, social insurance, and life insurance.
• Wellness allowance and access to professional mental health support.
• Learning and development opportunities, sustainability events, and a paid employee volunteer day.
• Referral bonuses, peer recognition, and employee-led resource groups.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English.
• The hiring team provides a response to every application.
• Reasonable adjustments to the hiring process are available when needed.