Assistant HR Manager Japanese / English bilingual preferred

Assistant HR Manager *Japanese / English bilingual preferred.

Location : Duluth, GA

FLSA Status : EXEMPT

Salary range : $65K - $80K DOE + Bonus

A leading Japanese manufacturing firm is seeking a bilingual HR Assistant Manager to join their team.

Essential Duties :

The successful candidate will manage the bi-weekly payroll process, performance evaluation system, and HR department activities.

Key responsibilities include :

• Overseeing payroll and auditing processes.
• Managing performance evaluations to drive high performance.
• Planning and controlling HR department activities and strategies.
• Ensuring effective operation of HRIS systems.
• Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Advising leadership on HR policies and legal requirements.
• Enhancing work relationships, morale, and employee retention.
• Always Maintaining confidentiality.
• Reviewing and updating the employee handbook.
• Assisting with benefits management, including healthcare and FMLA.
• Planning the company's annual calendar and managing manpower budgeting.

This role requires a strong understanding of HR systems, legal compliance, and strategic alignment with business objectives.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Non-Essential Duties :

• Generate and manage HR reports, including new hires, terminations, EEO-1 forms, and employee rosters.
• Continuously seek ways to improve departmental processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Adapt to changes and new improvements with flexibility.
• Research and develop resources to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Handle special projects and additional tasks as assigned by executive management.
• Follow up to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Uphold high ethical standards in all workplace activities.
• Report any irregular issues or problems to executive management for resolution.
• Maintain effective communication with executive management, staff, and external contacts.
• Ensure confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
• Keep the working area clean and safe.

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ADP systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Language Skills :

• Japanese / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory documents.
• Capability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals clearly and effectively.
• Skilled in presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.

ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlanta-based executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries.

Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience, as well as those who are Japanese-English bilingual.

While our current client base consists mostly of foreign-invested manufacturing companies, ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network.

With our head office in Duluth, Georgia, ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.