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Canacad · Kobe, Hyogo

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Position: Human Resources Specialist Reports to: Director of Human Resources _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary The HR Specialist provides essential administrative support to the HR team across day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. The role also oversees the visa and immigration process for the school and administration of employee benefit programs. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Visa and Onboarding

  • Coordinate all visa and immigration processes, ensuring compliance with Japanese immigration laws.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees on visa renewals, residence permits, and work authorization.
  • Support the successful onboarding of new hires through proactive communication, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and the school community.
  • Participate in the orientation and induction programs for new faculty and staff. Benefits Administration
  • Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement pensions, and other applicable benefits.
  • Assist in coordinating the faculty home-leave benefit (annual flight allowance) and commutation allowance.
  • Support tracking employee leave records and processing related benefit claims.
  • Facilitate the processing of workers’ compensation and other insurance-related claims. HR Support
  • Ensure employee records are accurately maintained and kept up to date in BambooHR.
  • Assist the Director of HR with recruitment activities and background screenings.
  • Support the logistics for the annual faculty/staff events.
  • Support the offboarding process for departing faculty and staff.
  • Help communicate and implement HR policies and procedures.
  • Assist the team with HR reporting, compliance audits, and special projects.
  • Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of HR. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in HR, customer service, hospitality, service industries, or a related administrative role.
  • Experience assisting with or resolving employee and customer inquiries and issues.
  • Experience working in a school or educational setting is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, handle complex logistics, and work independently with strong organizational skills.
  • Proficient in English and Japanese, both written and spoken
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills for coordinating effectively across diverse teams. Working Conditions & Benefits
  • Competitive salary, highly generous leave scheme, and other benefits.
  • Multicultural and dynamic working environment
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