HR Manager ｜Major Japanese Gas Company

Houston, TX, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

In Person

About the Role

This position offers a flexible hybrid work style (three days in the office, two days remote), providing an environment that values work-life balance. In addition, as a company with deep roots in the local community and a stable management foundation built over many years, it offers a secure and long-term workplace.

The office operates in a bilingual (Japanese and English) environment, allowing you to leverage your HR expertise while collaborating with a culturally aware team and further advancing your career.

Requirements

＜Key Responsibilities＞

・HR operations

・Conduct interviews and background checks

・Manage onboarding and offboarding processes

・Oversee performance evaluation procedures

・Approve timecards and ensure compliance with attendance management; propose and implement workflow improvements

・Supervise labor-related tasks (e.g., W-2, I-9, employee handbook, labor audits, etc.)

・Act as an advisor to the HR team while actively participating in hands-on tasks

＜Required Skills and Experience＞

・Bilingual in Japanese and English, or candidates with experience working at a Japanese company in the U.S. may apply with professional-level English skills (Japanese not required).

・Must have a valid U.S. work permit

・HR experience: 5–7 years required

・Experience implementing and managing ADP (preferred)

・Knowledge of HR operations (W-2, I-9, internal policies, audits, etc.)

・Understanding of Texas state and local labor laws

＜Ideal Candidate Profile＞

・Able to lead and advise the team while actively participating in day-to-day operations

・Capable of both executing HR tasks and contributing to process improvement initiatives