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    HR Payroll & Admin Specialist in Tokyo

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    3 days ago
    JN -042026-2000727

    HR Payroll & Admin Specialist in Tokyo

    Tokyo Contract Competitive English: Conversational Japanese: Native

    HR Payroll & Admin Specialist in Tokyo

    日本語で読む

    About the job

    Join a leading global life insurance company in Japan as part of the core HR team. This role focuses on payroll, labor administration, and attendance management, supporting essential HR operations while contributing to process improvements and internal projects.

    Beyond routine administrative work, you will gain exposure to broader HR initiatives, making this an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career as an HR specialist within a global environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage attendance tracking and leave management, including employee absences
    • Support payroll, bonus, and executive compensation processing
    • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures
    • Operate HR systems and manage employee data accurately
    • Assist in preparing HR reports and internal documentation
    • Contribute to HR process improvements and project-based initiatives

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • Experience in HR, general affairs, or back-office operations
    • Basic knowledge of labor laws, employee benefits, and leave systems
    • Experience using attendance or HR systems
    • Strong task management and execution skills with attention to detail
    • Experience using Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and documentation
    Soft Skills:
    • High level of integrity and compliance awareness when handling confidential information
    • Flexible and proactive mindset with a sense of ownership
    • Strong multitasking ability with accuracy and speed
    • Clear and logical communication skills
    • Willingness to learn and use English in a professional environment
    Language Requirements:
    • Japanese: Native level
    • English: Conversational level

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Data analysis and problem-solving skills
    • Experience using Power BI
    • Business-level English
    • Experience in HR process improvement and efficiency initiatives

    About the Company

    Our client is the Japan entity of a global financial and life insurance group, known for its strong international presence and commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company focuses on maximizing employee performance through strategic HR initiatives and a supportive corporate culture.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Utilize your Japanese skills and English skills in a global organization
    • Flexible work style with remote work available after onboarding
    • Opportunity for permanent conversion from contract
    • Exposure to both operational and project-based HR work
    • Clear career path toward HRBP or HR management roles
    • Work-life balance within a stable global organization

    Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

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