Sr. HR Generalist (Japanese Bilingual)

This role is with a growing semiconductor industry client from Japan working a hybrid remote schedule 2-3 days/week onsite in San Jose, CA. Bilingual in Japanese/English is required.

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000

General HR Leadership & Compliance

• Administer and maintain core HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, leave programs, and policy enforcement.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and workplace issues; escalate complex cases appropriately.
• Develop and enforce HR policies in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and best practice changes.
• Coordinate and attend disciplinary actions, terminations, and internal investigations in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand required skills and competencies for roles.
• Conduct and coordinate background checks, drug tests, employment verifications, and ensure proper documentation for new hires.
• Facilitate orientation and onboarding to integrate new employees into the organization effectively.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Conduct market benchmarking and analyze compensation and benefits trends to ensure competitive and market-aligned total rewards strategies.
• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), etc.), liaising with brokers and third-party providers as needed.
• Support annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, and respond to employee benefit questions and claims.
• Coordinate payroll processing and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.

Performance Management, Training & Development

• Assist in the development and execution of performance management systems and employee evaluation processes.
• Monitor training and professional development programs, including compliance training, continuing education, and licensure requirements.
• Lead or support initiatives for employee engagement, retention, recognition, and morale-building programs.

HR Systems, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and file server; audit information regularly to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Generate HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership review.
• Prepare and file compliance documents and reports such as EEO-1, ACA filings, and OSHA logs.

Immigration & Global Support

• Coordinate immigration-related matters and documentation for international employees and work assignments (e.g., visas, sponsorships).
• Collaborate with global HR teams (e.g., Japan, Germany, Ireland, Israel) to support employee assignments, travel compliance, and cross-border processes.

Other Responsibilities

• Continuously assess administrative needs and propose improvements to enhance HR operations and efficiencies.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and serve as a resource for organizational change initiatives.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven organizational and time management capabilities.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (e.g., Paychex, ADP, Paylocity).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least 3–5 years of progressive human resource experience required; leadership or senior-level experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.