Senior HR Specialist, Japan
$6,821,700–$11,596,900 year
On-site · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
The Senior HR Specialist independently executes HR operational support across the employee lifecycle, managing onboarding, offboarding, employee relations investigations, and HRIS administration. Responsibilities include leading HR projects, driving compliance, optimizing HR workflows, managing immigration processes, and enhancing employee experience programs. The role requires a solid understanding of HR principles, strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in HRIS systems. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant HR experience, with preferred HR certifications and experience in fast-paced environments.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with 5+ years of progressive HR experience in generalist, operations, or business partner roles
- Solid understanding of HR principles and practices including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations including discrimination laws, wage and hour requirements, leave statutes, and workplace safety standards
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion
- Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms including Workday or similar enterprise systems
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills
- Emerging mentorship capability
Desired Qualifications
- HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent professional credentials
- Experience in software/SaaS, technology, or high-growth environments
- Bilingual capabilities with demonstrated experience supporting diverse, multicultural employee populations
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with HR analytics or reporting tools
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