Bilingual English/Japanese HR/Admin Director

12 hours ago


Torrance, United States Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions Full time

A company is seeking a Bilingual English/Japanese HR/Admin Director to join their team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of HR and corporate administration functions. A bachelor’s degree, 10-15 years of Human Resources experience, experience in risk management - including business insurance coverages and claims handling, experience working for large corporations (300 employees), and the ability to speak conversational Japanese level are required. This is a full-time, hybrid, exempt position, plus bonus, with excellent benefits and 401k. ***Needs to have HR Certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) ***


Bilingual English/Japanese HR/Admin Director Duties:

-Administer benefits including life, health, and dental insurance, 401(k) plans, vacation, sick leave, and Leave of Absence (LOA) programs. Performs annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness and utilization, and ACA compliance.

-Analyze departmental processes to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities and implement solutions for improvement.

-Develop, implement and maintain company policies/procedures, including company safety programs, workplace violence prevention, employee handbook, and employee engagement programs

-Review wage and salary reports and conduct annual salary surveys to determine competitive compensation strategies. Monitor and revise, as necessary, the performance evaluation program to ensure fairness and compliance.

-Partner with managers to recruit, develop, and retain a high performing diversified workforce. Advise managers on succession needs and develop strategies to retain key talent

-Work closely with outside recruiters and staffing agency, continuously evaluating contingent labor on-boarding processes with branch managers.

-Oversee contracts and agreements, including proper recordkeeping of important documents; review equipment lease and purchase contracts; collaborating with legal counsel for necessary reviews.

-Manage and monitor all corporate insurance policies, including Health, Liability, Property, Auto, Warehouse, Freight Forwarding, Cargo and Workers’ Compensation. Deal with insurance quotes, plan renewal, claim monitoring and handling for the company and related business entities.

-Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring preparedness for business disruptions. Coordinate testing, updates, and employee training to maintain effective response strategies.

-Supervise and Manage the HR and Administration Staff and support other ad hoc projects as needed.



Bilingual English/Japanese HR/Admin Director Skills:

-Must have an HR Certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP)

-Must have a bachelor’s degree

-Must have 10-15 years of Human Resources experience

-Must be able to speak conversational Japanese

-Must have experience in risk management, including business insurance coverages and claims handling

-Must have experience working for large corporations (300 employees)

-Proficient with MS Office and Google applications



****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. We have offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Texas, New Jersey and Canada. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.


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