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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Be the primary HR contact and company representative for Japan
- Facilitate smooth onboarding for local employees; welcome and guide new hires through all local processes
- Manage core HR operations, for example time and attendance, probation tracking, contract changes and offboarding processes
- Address employee and client HR-related issues, escalating and resolving as needed
- Support employee termination / separation process under the direction of the Reporting Manager
- Stay updated on Japanese employment laws and HR trends; communicate relevant updates internally
- Prepare HR documents (e.g., employment agreements, addendums, letters) and maintain accurate personnel records
- Provide administrative/advisory support on the ground, including but not limited to office management, social insurance enrolment, bank account setup, and office equipment sourcing and purchasing
- Collect and organize client documents and mail, maintain document storage, ensure the office remains tidy, liaise with vendors, and manage the company’s safe box as part of office administration
- Support the work visa process thoroughly and in a timely manner
- Participate and take ownership in ad hoc projects as assigned
- Support basic payroll activities in Japan, including data input and coordination with vendors or internal teams to ensure accurate processing
- Maintain general understanding of Japan payroll and social insurance (e.g., health insurance, pension, taxes) to handle employee queries and flag issues for escalation
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least a Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in HR and Payroll operations
- Strong knowledge of Japanese employment law and payroll regulations, including statutory benefits and tax compliance
- Proficient in both Japanese and English (spoken and written)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Flexible, solutions-focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment
- Culturally aware and confident working with international teams across diverse backgrounds and time zones
- Preferred license: Licensed Social Insurance and Labour Consultant
- Willing to explore and learn in new areas and able to work under a tight schedule
- Good time management in order to complete tasks assigned
- A good team player but able to work independently
- Integrity, positive work attitude and pleasant character
- Flexibility / Start-up / Global mindset and ability to perform tasks in different area
- Must be able to work from office at least three times a week.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account GoGlobal Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees 👥 HR Tech 🏢 Enterprise 📋 Compliance HR Tech
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- Be the primary HR contact and company representative for Japan
- Facilitate smooth onboarding for local employees; welcome and guide new hires through all local processes
- Manage core HR operations, for example time and attendance, probation tracking, contract changes and offboarding processes
- Address employee and client HR-related issues, escalating and resolving as needed
- Support employee termination / separation process under the direction of the Reporting Manager
- Stay updated on Japanese employment laws and HR trends; communicate relevant updates internally
- Prepare HR documents (e.g., employment agreements, addendums, letters) and maintain accurate personnel records
- Provide administrative/advisory support on the ground, including but not limited to office management, social insurance enrolment, bank account setup, and office equipment sourcing and purchasing
- Collect and organize client documents and mail, maintain document storage, ensure the office remains tidy, liaise with vendors, and manage the company’s safe box as part of office administration
- Support the work visa process thoroughly and in a timely manner
- Participate and take ownership in ad hoc projects as assigned
- Support basic payroll activities in Japan, including data input and coordination with vendors or internal teams to ensure accurate processing
- Maintain general understanding of Japan payroll and social insurance (e.g., health insurance, pension, taxes) to handle employee queries and flag issues for escalation 🎯 Requirements
- At least a Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in HR and Payroll operations
- Strong knowledge of Japanese employment law and payroll regulations, including statutory benefits and tax compliance
- Proficient in both Japanese and English (spoken and written)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Flexible, solutions-focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment
- Culturally aware and confident working with international teams across diverse backgrounds and time zones
- Preferred license: Licensed Social Insurance and Labour Consultant
- Willing to explore and learn in new areas and able to work under a tight schedule
- Good time management in order to complete tasks assigned
- A good team player but able to work independently
- Integrity, positive work attitude and pleasant character
- Flexibility / Start-up / Global mindset and ability to perform tasks in different area
- Must be able to work from office at least three times a week. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Assistant Manager, Employee Experience, Human Resources 🕒 June 10 Woven Planet 1001 - 5000 🚗 Transport 🤖 Artificial Intelligence ⚡ Energy Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Assistant Manager leading Employee Experience team, responsible for onboarding and HR support at Woven by Toyota. Focusing on a diverse, inclusive culture and operational excellence. 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩👩👧👦 Human Resources (HR) 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required HR Business Partner 🕒 June 8 C2C Media Group 1 - 10 📱 Media 🛍️ eCommerce 👥 B2C Website LinkedIn All Job Openings HRBP supporting strategic human resource functions at PayPay Card, focusing on employee development and organizational growth. Managing HR processes and consultancy for various departments. 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩👩👧👦 Human Resources (HR) 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required HR Operations Coordinator/Assistant 🕒 June 2 Aurora Energy Research 501 - 1000 ⚡ Energy Website LinkedIn All Job Openings People & Culture Operations Coordinator managing HR activities in Tokyo office. Building relationships and overseeing talent management, compliance, and local HR processes. 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid 💰 Private Equity Round on 2020-10 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩👩👧👦 Human Resources (HR) 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required HR Generalist 🕒 May 29 TUJ KYOTO 1 - 10 📚 Education Website LinkedIn All Job Openings HR Generalist responsible for various administrative tasks at Temple University, Japan Campus. Supporting the HR department in maintaining personnel data and assisting with on/off-boarding procedures. 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩👩👧👦 Human Resources (HR) 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required HR Operations Manager 🕒 May 8 Astroscale 501 - 1000 🚀 Aerospace 🔌 API Website LinkedIn All Job Openings HR Operations Manager managing global HR policies and procedures at Astroscale in a hybrid setup. Supporting Tokyo staff and collaborating with global HR teams. 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩👩👧👦 Human Resources (HR) 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required View More HR and Human Resources Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs
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Hard Skills & Tools
HR operationspayroll processingonboardingemployee terminationtime and attendance managementcontract managementdocument preparationsocial insurance knowledgeJapanese employment lawtax compliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailflexibilitysolutions-focusedcultural awarenesstime managementteam playerindependenceintegritypositive work attitude
Certifications
Diploma in Human ResourcesDiploma in Business AdministrationLicensed Social Insurance and Labour Consultant