People Operations Associate

Role Overview

As part of our People team, you will help build and run the operational backbone that lets our people do their best work. Across the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding through to offboarding — you’ll keep day-to-day People operations running smoothly and accurately, covering areas such as onboarding, working hours, social and labour insurance, employee documentation and compliance.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include onboarding, offboarding, HRIS administration, working hours, social & labour insurance, payroll & tax, benefits & health, letters & certificates, and compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We’re looking for someone who enjoys more than just completing set tasks — someone who spots “this could work better” and turns it into reality. Partnering with employees, managers and external providers across a broad range of areas, you’ll naturally develop a wide, cross-functional view of People operations in Japan.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a People Operations or HR administrative role
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of Japanese HR administration, including payroll, social and labour insurance, and working-hours management
• Fluency in Japanese (N1 or above)
• Strong, considerate communication skills
• Ability to work in both Japanese and English

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Maternity and childcare benefits
• Injury/sickness benefits
• Occupational physician meetings
• Worksites visits