HR Generalist / HR Specialist - Japanese-English Bilingual Required

Humina Resource; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Humina Resource in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations in a small to mid-sized organization. This hands-on role covers onboarding, offboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR documentation.

Candidates must be Japanese-English bilingual, with a solid understanding of California labor laws and the ability to collaborate with management and employees to continuously improve HR processes in a bilingual

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Japanese-English bilingual to work with bilingual stakeholders.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance.
• Familiarity with California labor laws preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a small or mid-sized company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.).
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues.
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese.
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices.

Skills

Japanese-English bilingual

Payroll processing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

HR Generalist / HR Specialist - Japanese-English Bilingual Required

Full-time | Irvine, CA

Compensation & Benefits: $60,000–$75,000/year (DOE)

About the Company

We are a growing company based in Irvine, CA, operating in a specialized manufacturing and distribution industry. With a team of approximately 30–40 employees, we value efficiency, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid‑sized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Japanese-English bilingual (required)
• Hands‑on experience with payroll processing (required)
• Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance
• Familiarity with California labor laws preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working in a small or mid‑sized company preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $60,000–$75,000 (DOE)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Performance-based bonus

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and reliable team player
• Someone who can take ownership of HR functions independently
• A hands‑on professional who is comfortable managing both administrative and strategic HR tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (Japanese-English) business environment

Work Environment

• On-site position in Irvine, CA
• Collaborative and team-oriented workplace