HR Generalist / HR Specialist - Japanese-English Bilingual Required
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Full-time | Irvine, CA
Compensation & Benefits: $60,000$75,000/year (DOE)
About the Company
We are a growing company based in Irvine, CA, operating in a specialized manufacturing and distribution industry. With a team of approximately 3040 employees, we value efficiency, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid-sized organization. Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes
- Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner
- Administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
- Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues
- Support performance management and employee relations as needed
- Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination
- Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese
- Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices
- 35 years of experience in Human Resources
- Japanese-English bilingual (required)
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing (required)
- Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance
- Familiarity with California labor laws preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in a small or mid-sized company preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus, but not required
- Annual salary: $60,000$75,000 (DOE)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Performance-based bonus
- A proactive and reliable team player
- Someone who can take ownership of HR functions independently
- A hands-on professional who is comfortable managing both administrative and strategic HR tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (Japanese-English) business environment
- On-site position in Irvine, CA
- Collaborative and team-oriented workplace
(213) 448-7822 (text or call)
[email protected]
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