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人事スペシャリスト/ HR Specialist

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A global video game services company is looking for an HR Specialist. The selected candidate will manage compensation and benefits processes, HR operations, employee records, and talent management initiatives. This is a contract and hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer compensation, benefits, payroll, attendance, and employee wellness programs
  • Support salary benchmarking, market surveys, and compensation policy implementation
  • Maintain employee records, HR databases, internal documentation, and leave processes
  • Prepare HR reports, support audits, and manage statutory government submissions
  • Coordinate performance management, employee engagement, development, and learning initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with labor regulations while monitoring HR trends and best practices

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in HR (Compensation & Benefits or a generalist role)
  • Experience in payroll, timekeeping, and HR operations
  • Prior experience in data collection, reporting, and analysis
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and HR systems/databases (Workday)
  • Native level Japanese (JLPT N1); business level reading and written English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in a multinational or global organisation

About the Company:

A global company that provides art, linguistic, testing, customer, and quality control services for companies in the video game industry. This fast-growing company has established its presence in multiple countries with dozens of renowned corporate partners.

Keywords:

人事, 総務, 採用,リクルート, リクルートメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 4SMDNN

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Administration

Industry: Media

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 4SMDNN-C76BB020

Date posted: 27 July 2026

Consultant: Kazuko Shimozato