Japanese Bilingual Human Resources Specialist​/Translator

$65K-67K

• A leading automotive tier-1 manufacturing company is seeking a Bilingual HR Specialist / Translator to facilitate seamless, effective communication between Japanese coordinators and local staff. Operating as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client, we are looking for a skilled professional who will provide high-quality consecutive interpretation and document translation. Beyond corporate translation, this role plays a vital part in community integration by supporting Japanese coordinators, visitors, and their families with daily living, medical, and educational transition needs.

Provide professional consecutive interpretation between English and Japanese during business operations and company events.

Interpret and edit written documentation accurately from one language to another.

Support Japanese coordinators, corporate visitors, and their families with daily living needs, including school and medical interpretation assistance.

Assist the Human Resource Manager with special corporate projects and employee activities, such as company picnics and community events.

Remain flexible and available to support urgent interpretation needs on an as-needed basis.

Days/

Hours:

Monday – Friday (Standard Business Hours).

Shift/Style:
On-site position; requires flexibility to handle urgent interpretation needs as they arise.

• Somerset, KY

• $65K - $67K (Depending on experience)

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays (Full schedule to be provided upon hire).

Full fluency in both verbal and written English and Japanese.

Bachelor’s degree, OR 4+ years of related translation/HR experience with a High School Diploma/G.E.D..

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Exceptional cultural competency and interpersonal skills to work effectively across cultural differences.

Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential human resource information with strict discretion.