Japanese Translator (Japanese-English)

Location: Madison, AL, United States; onsite

Salary: $50,000–$55,000 annually, potentially higher depending on experience

Company

hirify.global is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Madison, Alabama.

What you will do

• Provide Japanese-English and English-Japanese interpretation for meetings, calls, presentations, training, and daily workplace communications.
• Translate business documents, emails, reports, presentations, procedures, and other written materials.
• Support communication among Japanese-speaking and English-speaking employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Serve as a cultural liaison between Japanese and American business practices and communication styles.
• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, documentation, onboarding, training, and follow-up communications.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations when interpretation is not required.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in Japanese and English, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Demonstrated experience providing Japanese-English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information professionally.
• Flexibility to support meetings outside normal business hours when coordinating with participants in Japan.

Nice to have

• Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or corporate business environment.
• Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or Japanese management.
• Experience supporting Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, or administrative functions.
• Experience with business correspondence, employee communications, and meeting coordination.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, onsite work in Madison, Alabama.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.