HR Operations Specialist(Japan)

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Human Resource

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Job Description

This HR Operations Specialist role based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on executing HR operations for Korea and Japan. Responsibilities include managing the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, transfers, compensation & benefits), ensuring data accuracy, and acting as the primary contact for employee inquiries. The role requires local HR policy compliance, managing third-party providers, process optimization, and data analysis to improve efficiency and employee experience. Fluency in Korean and Japanese is mandatory, with Mandarin proficiency preferred. A minimum of 3 years of global HR experience is required, along with familiarity with local labor laws and regulations. Experience with HR systems like Workday is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3+ years global HR experience
  • Fluency in Korean & Japanese
  • HR operations, compensation & benefits knowledge
  • Local labor law knowledge
  • Excellent communication & coordination skills
Good to have:
  • International work experience in Korea/Japan
  • Experience with Workday
  • Mandarin proficiency
  • Immigration experience
  • Payroll experience

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the HR operation execution in Korea and Japan, including full employee lifecycle events such as onboarding, offboarding, transfer, compensation and benefits, data management, etc. Make sure the timeliness and accuracy of HR services, and continuously improve service levels and employee experience.

2. Main point of contact for general inquiries from employees in responsible area.

3. Understand the relevant HR policies in the local country, and establish a compliant, reasonable HR policy.

4. Be the point of contact for HR 3rd party service providers, and continuously monitor and manage the service provided.

5. Responsible for local HR operation process and execution. Identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency and improve employee experiences.

6. Optimize HR work practices and put forward reasonable suggestions through relevant benchmarking research or data analysis.

7. Ad hoc administrative duties to support HR team.

The successful applicant

1. Bachelor's degree or higher

2. International study or work experience in well-known companies in Korea or Japan is a plus.

3. More than 3 years of global HR-related work experience, familiar with local labor-related laws and regulations; Experience with HR operation, immigration, payroll, and the Workday system is a plus.

4. Have strong communication and coordination skills and effectively interact with all organization levels in a multicultural environment.

5. Fluent in Korean and Japanese is required, and proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.

 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Please be noted that ONLY one application can be made at a time. Duplicated application will be withdrawn.

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About The Company

NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan.

We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint.

NetEase Games works with other industry leaders and premium intellectual property holders to co-develop, distribute and market video games and content to players globally. Since our founding in 2001, we have developed or published hundreds of mobile, console and PC video games.

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