Human Resources Manager; Japanese/English
Listed on 2026-01-12
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HR/Recruitment
Employee Relations, HR Manager, Talent Manager -
Management
Employee Relations, HR Manager, Talent Manager
Overview
Job Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Compensation: $65,000-$90,000/year
Employment Type:
Full Time - Exempt
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
We are seeking a Bilingual (English–Japanese) HR & Administration Manager to lead strategic and operational initiatives across Human Resources, Payroll, Recruiting, and Facility Operations
. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align HR programs with organizational goals, ensure compliance with U.S. employment regulations, and cultivate a safe, efficient, and positive workplace environment.
You will oversee a cross-functional team including an Admin and Payroll Specialist
, an Admin/Recruiting Specialist
, and a Facility Operations Supervisor
—providing leadership, coaching, and support to drive operational excellence and employee engagement.
- Develop and execute HR strategies and programs aligned with organizational objectives.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding.
- Oversee payroll operations and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in coordination with Finance and external providers.
- Provide HR and payroll support for Japanese expatriates, including compliance with tax and immigration requirements.
- Ensure HR practices comply with all relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
- Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
- Advise managers and employees on HR, compliance, and workplace issues.
- Coordinate visa and immigration documentation for Japanese assignees.
Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred. - Experience: 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources and/or Administration.
- Language
Skills:
Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English (verbal and written). - Certifications: SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
- Other: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
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