Operation Assistant ‐ Japanese Bilingual

Pasona Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. is seeking an Operations Assistant in Huntsville, AL, on-site. The role involves coordinating communication, follow-ups, documentation, and scheduling to support daily operations. Japanese language ability is a plus for partnering visits and communications.

The position is full-time, on-site, with typical hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and offers an annual compensation of $55,000–$60,000. Some travel locally and regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, and follow-through.
• Professional and dependable when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic to intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally for business visits.

Responsibilities

• Support daily business and operational activities.
• Coordinate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and other business partners.
• Gather information and provide updates to management for review and approval.
• Follow up with external parties based on internal direction.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, reports, presentations, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain and update existing business documents and materials.
• Use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for routine business activities.
• Accompany senior staff on customer and manufacturing partner visits as needed.
• Support additional operational projects based on business needs.

Skills

Strong English communication

Excellent organization

Professional and dependable

Manage multiple priorities

Travel locally and regionally

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Operations Assistant – Japanese Bilingual Preferred

Location: Huntsville, AL

Compensation: $55,000–$60,000 annually

Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Japanese language ability is preferred. Japanese skills are helpful for supporting communication during customer and manufacturing partner visits.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on operations support role rather than a traditional Executive Assistant or secretarial position. The Operations Assistant will coordinate communication, follow-ups, documentation, scheduling, and other day-to-day operational activities. Japanese language ability is a plus for supporting communication with relevant business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily business and operational activities.
• Coordinate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and other business partners.
• Gather information and provide updates to management for review and approval.
• Follow up with external parties based on internal direction.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, reports, presentations, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain and update existing business documents and materials.
• Use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for routine business activities.
• Accompany senior staff on customer and manufacturing partner visits as needed.
• Support additional operational projects based on business needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, and follow-through.
• Professional and dependable when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally for business visits.

Preferred:

• Japanese language ability for business-related communication.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.