Bilingual HR Operations Specialist

Industry: Corporate Operations

Company: Honda

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Manage programs and services to expatriates from Japan to provide comprehensive support to expatriates so that they can make the most of their abilities in a foreign country. The position is responsible for the overall operational management of three areas:

• Provide support for Japanese associates and their families that are posted to the US.
• J-Staff Share point administrator and developer.
• Reception of business travelers from Japan.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support for Japanese associates and their families that are posted to the US:
  • Various arrangements and preparations for the daily life and work of J-staff newly assigned to the US.
  • Provide ongoing support and general service support for J-staff.
  • Overall management of housing program for J-staff associate. Provide communications on housing programs and reinforcement of policy.
  • Research housing market condition to provide analysis and recommendations. In partnership with Law Business Unit, negotiate with landlords on complex cases.
  • Provide guidance and consultations to J-staff associates regarding their personal situations that they encounter during their assignment in the US.
• J-Staff Share point administrator and developer:
  • Lead the overall management of share-point site.
  • Provide guidance to each J-Ops member regarding website editing.
  • Responsible for providing technical support to the users.
• Reception of business travelers from Japan:
  • Negotiations with AH Travel staff and hotel managers to secure hotel.
  • Planning of orientation programs.
  • Collect feedback from the Japanese expatriates and business travelers for the future planning to continuously pursue efficient and effective operations.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in J-staff administration services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures of US and Japan to meet organizational needs and goals.
• Project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Working Conditions

• There is over time work.
• Occasional travel to other states may be required.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Bring the Future

Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.

You’re invited to
bring your skills, bring your background, and bring the future at Honda.

Apply today.

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