HR & GA Manager - Japanese bilingual

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary :$ 100-150K

Help Build the U.S. Organization of a Globally Recognized Premium Lifestyle Brand

A globally recognized premium lifestyle fashion brand with a rich heritage and growing international presence is preparing for an exciting expansion into the U.S. market.

This is a unique opportunity to join the organization during a transformational stage and play a key role in establishing its U.S. Human Resources and General Affairs function. Working closely with global headquarters, the CFO, and external partners, you will help build the people, governance, and operational foundation that will support the company's long-term success in the United States.

If you enjoy building organizations from the ground up and thrive in a dynamic, international environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The HR & General Affairs Manager will oversee Human Resources operations and General Administration for the U.S. business. This highly visible role is responsible for establishing compliant and efficient HR processes, supporting recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, employee relations, corporate governance, and office administration.

As one of the early members of the U.S. leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape the employee experience, build scalable operational processes, and support the successful launch and growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• 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.

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.
• Experience managing personnel budgets, headcount planning, and HR metrics is preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Business-level or native-level proficiency in both English and Japanese.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Hands-on mindset with the flexibility to support a broad range of operational responsibilities.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Play a foundational role in building the U.S. HR organization from the ground up.
• Partner directly with executive leadership and global headquarters.
• Help shape company culture, HR practices, and governance during an exciting expansion phase.
• Work in a collaborative, international environment with high visibility and influence.
• Join a globally recognized premium lifestyle fashion brand known for its heritage, innovation, and global growth.
• Enjoy outstanding career development opportunities as the U.S. business continues to expand.

Ideal Candidate

You are an HR professional who enjoys building organizations, creating efficient processes, and supporting business growth through exceptional people operations. You are equally comfortable managing strategic HR initiatives and rolling up your sleeves to handle day-to-day operational responsibilities. Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to help launch and grow the U.S. organization of a world-renowned premium lifestyle brand.