[Japanese] Operations Specialist

Lenovo; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an experienced TA Operations Partner for Japan to manage day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations, collaborating with recruiters, hiring managers and Japanese stakeholders across Asia Pacific. This is a 12-month contractual opportunity with potential renewal based on performance.

The role offers hybrid work and opportunities to contribute to process improvements, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in ops/HR ops, sales ops or related functions.
• Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or equivalent.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage operational responsibilities and multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Hands-on, accountable, detail-oriented with good judgment.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations for Japan with timely, accurate delivery.
• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, HR teams, and Japanese stakeholders.
• Own operational requests, communications, follow-ups and escalations through resolution.
• Maintain operational trackers and reports with data accuracy and updates.
• Coordinate vendor invoices, purchase requests, payments, agency expenses, and contracts.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• Support implementation of new processes, tools, workflows, analytics, automation, and AI.
• Collaborate with regional teams on APAC operational activities and improvement projects.

Skills

10+ years of experience

JLPT N2 proficiency

English communication

Excel

Operational ownership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Our vision is to deliver Smarter Technology for All through a portfolio spanning AI-enabled and AI-ready devices, infrastructure, software, solutions, and services. JD - Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced JapanTA Operations Partner to manage day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations for Japan, while collaborating with stakeholders and teams across Asia Pacific.

This is a 12-month contractual opportunity, with potential renewal based on performance. The role is ideal for an experienced operations professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving day-to-day operational challenges, building trusted stakeholder relationships, and delivering consistently. Over time, there will also be opportunities to contribute to broader APAC initiatives and areas such as process improvement, analytics, automation, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations for Japan, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent operational delivery.
• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, HR teams, and Japanese stakeholders to support smooth hiring operations and a positive service experience.
• Own operational requests, stakeholder communications, follow-ups, and escalations through to resolution.
• Maintain operational trackers and reports, with a strong focus on data accuracy and timely updates.
• Coordinate vendor invoices, purchase requests/orders, payment follow-ups, agency expenses, and contract-related activities.
• Identify practical opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen operational service delivery.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new processes, tools, workflows, reporting, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional teams on operational activities and improvement projects across Asia Pacific.

Skills & Experience

Must-have

• Preferably 10+ years of relevant professional experience in Operations, HR Operations, Sales Operations, Shared Services, Customer Support/Success, or a related function.
• Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 level or equivalent professional fluency, enabling effective communication with Japanese stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage operational responsibilities, multiple priorities, follow-ups, and escalations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A dependable and hands-on approach, with strong accountability, sound judgment, patience, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing recurring operational activities while building effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels.

Good-to-have

• Experience supporting Japan operations or working with Japanese stakeholders.
• Exposure to Talent Acquisition, recruitment coordination, or HR Operations.
• Exposure to reporting, analytics, process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled initiatives.

Location & Work Model

Location: India
Primary Market Supported: Japan
Regional Exposure: Asia Pacific
Employment Type: 12-month contract, with potential renewal based on performance
Work Model:Hybrid

Additional Locations: * India

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