Senior HR Specialist

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries primarily for Japan and Korea
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, job changes, transfers, leave management, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and support monthly payroll activities, including data preparation, attendance and overtime checks, payroll submissions, and tax-related processes if needed.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, including insurance enrollment, pension contributions, health checks, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory requirements in Japan.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and ensure proper documentation and record retention.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and driving operational efficiency enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations or Shared Services environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Advanced knowledge of HR operations processes, including employee lifecycle management, payroll, benefits etc.
• Strong understanding of Japan labor laws, payroll regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Good communication skills in both Japanese and English.

Benefits

• Health checks
• Pension contributions
• Insurance enrollment
• Regulatory filings