Bilingual HR & GA Lead for US Expansion

Pasona N A, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking an HR & General Affairs Manager to establish and run the U.S. HR and General Affairs function from the ground up. You will partner with global HQ, the CFO, and external partners to shape payroll, benefits, governance, and office administration for the U.S. entity.

The role is highly visible, requires expert HR knowledge, and offers the opportunity to build scalable processes and a strong employee experience during a critical expansion period in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Operations, and/or General Administration.
• Japanese language ability - Expert level.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, compensation & benefits, HR compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll administration and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, benefits enrollment, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor personnel costs, headcount planning, budgeting, and HR reporting for management and global headquarters.
• Oversee employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including candidate management, interview scheduling, offer administration, and onboarding.
• Support performance management and day-to-day HR operations while helping develop HR policies and best practices.
• Maintain HR systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Manage general administration and office operations to support an efficient workplace.
• Coordinate corporate governance activities and support legal and compliance initiatives.
• Manage contracts, including office leases, vendor agreements, and other corporate documentation.
• Oversee employee services, office vendors, workplace operations, and employee welfare programs.
• Support logistics, operational projects, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Serve as a key liaison between U.S. operations, global headquarters, and external service providers.

Skills

Payroll administration

Compensation & Benefits

HR Operations

Employee lifecycle management

HR reporting

English-Japanese fluency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking an HR & General Affairs Manager to establish and run the U.S. HR and General Affairs function from the ground up. You will partner with global HQ, the CFO, and external partners to shape payroll, benefits, governance, and office administration for the U.S. entity.

The role is highly visible, requires expert HR knowledge, and offers the opportunity to build scalable processes and a strong employee experience during a critical expansion period in the United States.