Job Details

Our client, an International manufacturing is looking for a Japanese HR Generalist in San Jose, CA area.

Location: Santa Clara, CA(Hybrid)
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Position: Japanese Bilingual Senior HR Generalist
Salary rate: DOE $80K-120K
Full time/Direct hire/Exempt/with Benefits/Bonus plan

Job Description:

• Administer and maintain core HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, leave programs, and policy enforcement.
• 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
• 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.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and file server; audit information regularly to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (e.g., Paychex, ADP, Paylocity).
• 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.