Hr Specialist

TL;DR

HR Specialist: Responsible for day-to-day HR operations and providing support across the entire employee lifecycle in the Tokyo office with an accent on maintaining compliance with Japanese labor standards and fostering a positive work environment. Focus on employee relations, performance management, and ensuring a collaborative team environment.

Location: Tokyo, Japan. Hybrid work arrangement.

Company

hirify.global builds an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems.

What you will do

• Partner with HRBP to advise managers and employees on performance management processes.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and resolve related issues.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on job leveling, role descriptions, and offers.
• Support compliance with the Japan Labor Standards Act and internal Work Rules.
• Provide administrative support for monthly payroll processing and social insurance procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator role in Japan.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English (written and verbal) are required for communication with global stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of Japanese labor laws and social insurance systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• HR experience within a global SaaS organization.
• Experience using G-Suite, Workday, and Culture Amp.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization across multiple time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Serve as a vital resource and bridge for the Tokyo office.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of HR functions in a global setting.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.