Operation / HR Generalist Japanese-English Bilingual Required

Humina Resource • Irvine, CA

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operation / HR Generalist supports and manages day-to-day HR operations for a growing specialized manufacturing and distribution company based in Irvine, California, with approximately 30–40 employees. This hands-on role handles a broad range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid-sized organization, including administrative and strategic tasks, while coordinating with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese. The position is full-time and on-site in a collaborative, team-oriented workplace.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Japanese-English bilingual proficiency is required.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing is required.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and reliable team player who can independently take ownership of HR functions.
• Comfort managing administrative and strategic HR tasks in a bilingual Japanese-English business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with California labor laws.
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized company.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer employee benefits, including health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California state, and local labor laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues.
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, including job postings and interview coordination.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in English and Japanese.
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Sick leave.
• Free food and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed