Regional HR & Admin Specialist (Japanese Bilingual)

About the role

You will lead human resources and administrative functions for six ASEAN subsidiaries while serving as the primary liaison with our Japan headquarters. The role demands strong cross‑border communication to ensure regional operations align with global HR standards.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between Japan HQ and regional subsidiaries to roll out global HR initiatives.
• Support local country managers with recruitment, onboarding, and employee‑relations matters.
• Standardize and maintain accurate employee records and HR metrics across all subsidiaries.
• Adapt corporate HR policies to comply with local labour laws in each country.
• Prepare and submit administrative and budget reports to HQ.
• Coordinate regional travel, international assignments, and expat management.
• Manage contracts with service providers, office vendors, and insurers.
• Consolidate and review administrative invoices for HQ approval.
• Translate business reports, HR policies, and official communications between English and Japanese.
• Facilitate alignment meetings, providing interpretation for Japanese stakeholders.

Required profile

• Business‑level fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 preferred) and English.
• 3‑5 years of HR or administration experience in a multi‑subsidiary or regional setting.
• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects across time zones.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with regional Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or ERP platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary of SGD 8,500 – 10,500.
• Senior‑level responsibility within a dynamic regional team.
• Opportunity to work closely with both ASEAN subsidiaries and Japan headquarters.