HR Manager

Teruko Weinberg, Inc., job recruitment agency, is looking to fill the following Japanese Bilingual HR Manager #11694 for its client in CA – Gateway Cities:

Title: HR Manager
Type: Direct-Hire
FLSA: Exempt
Location: CA – Gateway Cities
Work Style: In-person
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pay Range: $110,000/year
Benefit: PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k)

Job Description:

• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes
  Manage HR operations including:
• Payroll coordination
• Benefits administration
• PTO and leave management
• Ensure compliance with federal and California employment laws
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers
• Handle employee relations matters, including:
• Performance improvement processes
• Disciplinary actions
• Termination preparation and documentation
• Exercise independent judgment on routine HR and disciplinary matters, while escalating material or high-risk cases to executive leadership and the board
• Coordinate investigations and external counsel support when necessary
• Maintain HR records and internal documentation
• Support HR reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Act as a bridge between U.S. operations and Japan HQ
• Other duties as required

Job Requirement:

• 5–8 years of HR operations experience
• Strong knowledge of California employment regulations
  Multi-location, hospitality, or retail experience preferred
• Business-level English required
• Japanese language proficiency preferred
• SHRM-CP / PHR certification is a plus