Japanese Interpreter

Yokowo Manufacturing of the Philippines Inc; Hermosa; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokowo Manufacturing of the Philippines Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to coordinate interpretation and translation between Japanese management and expatriates while supporting HR activities and workplace initiatives.

The role combines language support with expatriate assistance and participation in the execution of business strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring compliance with Philippine labour laws.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in HR management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Japanese language with strong verbal and written communication, Business Japanese level preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Japanese management or in a multinational environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and translation support between management and Japanese expatriates for internal and external matters.
• Help implement company strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with business objectives.
• Execute special mission instructions from Japanese expatriates and senior management.
• Maintain effective communication with employees, management, and relevant external parties.
• Carry out additional responsibilities within the scope of skills and experience as directed by senior management.
• Comply with company policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and applicable Philippine labour laws and employment regulations.

Skills

HR management

Japanese language

MS Office

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About the role

The Specialist will support effective communication between the organization, Japanese management, and Japanese expatriates. The role combines Japanese interpretation and translation with expatriate assistance, workplace improvement, and the implementation of business strategies aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and translation support between management and Japanese expatriates for internal and external matters.

• Help implement company strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with business objectives.

• Execute special mission instructions from Japanese expatriates and senior management.

• Maintain effective communication with employees, management, and relevant external parties.

• Carry out additional responsibilities within the scope of skills and experience as directed by senior management.

• Comply with company policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and applicable Philippine labour laws and employment regulations.

What we're looking for

• Two (2) years of experience in HR management, preferably in a manufacturing company.

• Japanese language proficiency, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide Japanese interpretation preferably Business Japanese Language Level.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

• An action- and results-oriented approach with the ability to implement strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Experience working with Japanese management or in a multinational environment is an advantage.