HR Generalist

This opportunity is being offered through Robert Half.

Robert Half is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support the day-to-day human resources operations of a growing U.S. subsidiary. This individual will serve as the primary local HR contact and will work closely with company leadership, employees, external vendors, and the organization’s headquarters in Japan.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work independently, manage multiple HR functions, and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR functions for the local subsidiary.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace matters.
• Partner closely with the local President and department leaders to address HR needs.
• Gather relevant information regarding employee relations matters and coordinate appropriate responses with local leadership and headquarters.
• Escalate complex or sensitive matters to headquarters HR or outside specialists when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with department leaders to define hiring needs and develop job descriptions.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and headquarters.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assist with evaluating qualifications.
• Communicate offer details and support the negotiation process.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth start for new employees.
• Manage relationships with outside recruiting and staffing agencies.
• Review payroll information prepared by the company’s third-party payroll provider.
• Identify potential errors, discrepancies, or unusual activity before payroll approval.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the payroll vendor.
• Work with the payroll provider to resolve issues and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of wage-and-hour, employee relations, and general labor requirements.
• Coordinate required employee benefit, social insurance, and statutory enrollment procedures.
• Prepare and submit required federal and state reports and agency filings.
• Stay informed of changes in employment law and recommend updates to company practices when needed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience serving as the primary or lead HR contact for a location is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, HR compliance, and payroll review.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when a matter should be escalated.
• Experience supporting an international organization or working with overseas headquarters is preferred.

Compensation

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