HR Operations Specialist (Minato, Tokyo)

Job Description

HR Operations Specialist

Location: Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Posted on: November 20, 2025
Employment Type: Full-time Employee
Company: Monotype
Industry: Design / Typography / Technology
Department: General Affairs / HR / Legal

Job Description

Monotype seeks a dedicated, detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist to maintain HR operations and ensure compliance with employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and manage company policies in compliance with Japanese labor laws and the Labor Standards Act
• Execute and manage daily HR operations: transfers, promotions, salary changes, and dismissals
• Maintain up-to-date employee records in HRIS and Workday systems
• Prepare reports and documentation for labor and social insurance compliance
• Handle employee consultations regarding labor issues, mental health, and leave
• Address employee inquiries on payroll, taxes, onboarding, and retirement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent experience
• 3+ years HR operations experience in companies with 100+ employees
• Multinational corporation experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Japanese labor law
• M&A HR integration experience is a plus
• Fluent in Japanese and English
• Proficient with HRIS and Workday
• Excellent organizational and confidentiality skills

Working Hours

• Flexible working arrangements available

Compensation

• Salary: Depends on experience

Employee Benefits

• Social insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible working style
• Competitive private medical insurance
• Global recognition and rewards program
• Development and training opportunities
• Multicultural team environment

Nearest Station

4-minute walk from Gaienmae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)

Monotype K.K, 3-2-4 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061