HR Generalist (Japan)

What you will do. A glimpse in your role :

As a HR Generalist for Japan, you’ll play a vital role in delivering smooth day-to-day HR operations and creating a positive employee experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle.

You’ll be responsible for payroll, recruitment coordination, onboarding and offboarding, managing employee data, and ensuring compliance with Japanese labor laws and company policies.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner for Japan, you’ll also support various HR initiatives and collaborate with both regional and global HR teams to drive operational excellence.

Your responsibilities include :

Recruitment Operations

Coordinate the full recruitment process including job postings, interview scheduling, and communication with candidates.

Liaise with hiring managers to ensure timely and efficient hiring processes.

Prepare and issue offer letters and new hire documentation.

Onboarding & Offboarding

Coordinate new hire onboarding, including orientation scheduling, system set-up, and compliance documentation.

Facilitate smooth offboarding for departing employees, including processing final documentation and system deactivation.

Conduct administrative support for probation and confirmation processes.

Payroll & Employee Data Management

Process and validate monthly payroll data in collaboration with external vendors and the finance team.

Ensure payroll accuracy, legal compliance, and timely reporting.

Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system.

HR Administration & Compliance

Ensure HR practices are in line with Japanese labor laws and internal policies.

Support HR audits and prepare documentation for labor inspections if required.

Administer benefits, leave management, and employee status changes.

Employee Support

Guide employees through administrative processes and ensure timely response to requests.

Support for HR Initiatives

Assist the HRBP in executing employee engagement and welfare programs.

Support training coordination and internal communication efforts.

Assist in HR reporting and metrics tracking for internal stakeholders.

Every action has an impact. You will make a difference here if :

You have strong attention to detail and ensure everything is accurate, compliant, and well-executed.

You have a customer-focused mindset and approach employee requests with a helpful, solution-oriented attitude.

You have excellent time management skills and can handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

You have a high level of discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential employee information.

You have a collaborative attitude and work well with both the HR team and cross-functional partners.

You have clear and effective communication skills in both Japanese and English.

Key competencies to empower your journey. You'll drive towards success if :

A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

At least 2 years of experience in an HR generalist or operations role in Japan.

Solid knowledge of Japanese labor laws and HR compliance.

Hands-on experience with payroll, recruiting coordination, and employee admin tasks.

Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Fluency in Japanese and business-level English.

Your proactive mindset, eye for detail, and ability to stay organized and independent will be key to making a real impact in this role.

Together, we go further :

At Global Blue, we believe that great work happens when talented people come together in a supportive and inspiring environment. Here’s what you can look forward to :

A role in a fast-growing, international company.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

A truly multi-cultural workplace , collaborating with colleagues from around the world.

Inspiring team members and a dynamic, forward-thinking culture.

A range of employee benefits , including : employee referral program, team-building activities & events, annual Christmas Party and more.

At Global Blue, we foster career growth through internal mobility, a multicultural environment, and an Agile Working Model that supports work-life balance and team spirit. Committed to sustainability, we prioritize positive impacts for employees, clients, and communities. Guided by our 5 Ways of Working, we focus on client satisfaction, collaboration, innovation, and value creation. As forward thinkers, we embrace open dialogue, continuous learning, and shared success to shape the future while delivering tangible results.

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