HR Generalist

TUJ KYOTO

HR Generalist at Temple University, Japan Campus involved in HR administration and support. Handling employee records, timesheets, and compliance with labor regulations.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a wide range of general HR administrative activities, including reviewing staff employee timesheets, verifying and tracking leave requests, updating employee personal information, and assist processing payments.
Provide professional and responsive support to staff and faculty.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in relevant HR personnel databases in compliance with labor regulations.
Collaborate closely with department supervisors and internal team members to ensure smooth and efficient HR operations.
Administer and monitor time-off and Leave of Absence (LOA) records.
Maintain and update employee commuting details and address information.
Assist with various payment requests.
Handle new hire/leaving form requests as necessary and support on/off‑boarding procedures.
Update and maintain the monthly staff employee list.
Assist in creating and issuing various employee certificates.
Provide general HR administrative support as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years of experience in Human Resources or as an Administrative Assistant.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other CRM systems.
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment.
Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
Strong attention to detail with proven administrative skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities.
Knowledge of and experience with work visa applications preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting or payroll preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
Approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
Japanese social insurance and pension.
Commuting/telework allowance.
Welfare-discount program membership.
Retirement payment system.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR Administrative SupportEmployee Records ManagementPayment ProcessingLeave of Absence AdministrationTimesheet VerificationOnboarding ProceduresGeneral Accounting KnowledgePayroll KnowledgeWork Visa Application Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationFlexibilityAdaptabilityCoordination Skills