• Los Angeles, California
• Services
• $50K - 78K DOE
• Full Time regular employee
•  M-F; 9:00 - 18:00
•  New

Job Description

Position
HR Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Summary
A leading Japanese company is seeking a bilingual HR Specialist to serve as the primary administrator for US corporate benefits, with a specific focus on 401(k) management.

Functioning as a Project Lead for benefits administration, this role is essential in bridging the gap between US operations and the Japan Headquarters. The ideal candidate is a 1st language-level Japanese speaker with strong business English skills, capable of handling detailed administrative tasks, compliance reporting, and employee support across various sectors.

Essential Duties (Unofficial)
1. Employee Benefits Administration (Focus on 401k)

• 401(k) Management: Lead the day-to-day administration of the company 401(k) plan, including enrollments, terminations, changes, loans, and compliance testing.
• Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators to resolve claims and technical issues.
• Open Enrollment: Assist in coordinating the annual open enrollment process for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Support: Serve as the first line of support for employees regarding benefit inquiries, eligibility, and coverage issues.

2. HR Operations & Administration

• HQ Reporting: regularly communicate with the Human Resources department at the Japan Headquarters via email and video calls to report on US status and align on global policies.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and benefits portals.
• Compliance: Assist the HR Manager in ensuring all benefits packages adhere to federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
• Onboarding/Offboarding: Manage the benefits portion of new hire orientations and exit interviews.

3. Project Leadership

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR administrative processes.
• Lead specific HR projects as assigned to improve operational efficiency between the US branches and Japan HQ.

Working Hours, Working style
Monday - Friday; 9:00 - 18:00 
Flexible work hours might be applicable

Woking Location
Los Angeles, CA
2 days in the office, 3 days WFM (Subject to change)

Salary/Benefit
$50K - 78K DOE

• Comprehensive Insurance Plan (Health, Dental, Vision),
• 401k
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, major US Holidays

Qualifications
Language Requirements

• Japanese: 1st language level (Required for smooth communication with HQ).
• English: Business level (Required for US operations and vendor management).

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Specific experience administering 401(k) plans and US health benefits is highly desired.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently as a project lead.

 

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