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HR Service Specialist

Yesterday Tokyo, Japan

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all.

How you'll make an impact

  • You will be managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle process covering domestic employees and expatriates onboarding, internal transfer, cross-country transfer contract renewal and off-boarding process.
  • You will be collaborating with internal and external partners to support onboarding actions such as visa application, employee badge application, new hire orientation arrangement and etc.
  • You will be managing the secondees assignment process and contingent worker end-to-end process
  • You will be responsible for employees' personal file management including but not limited to offer letters, contracts, onboarding or offboarding documents and ensuring HR monthly invoice payment to external vendors in time.
  • You will be handling employee queries and transactional requests via our HR ticketing system in line with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • You will support HR systems' training or communication to managers and employees also ensure HR data accuracy and process compliance with local labor laws, company policies and HR control requirements.
  • You will be identifying and proposing the enhancement and simplification of existing processes and procedures, also updating HR process SOP and working instructions based on local practice and continuous improvement.
  • You will be supporting audits, HR projects and process improvements.
  • You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your background

  • You hold a bachelor's degree.
  • Required with 5 years hands-on experience on Employee Service and Global Mobility including talent acquisition process support, employees onboarding/offboarding management, new hire orientation, global mobility, vendor management etc.
  • Experience in working with HR systems such as Workday and ServiceNow.
  • Working experience in multinational company and communication effectively and good collaboration capability with stakeholders.
  • Personal leadership and personal influence to promote continuous improvement, learning agility.
  • Ability to manage multiple demands on time and work with cross-functional teams and logical thinking, analytical and problem solved skills.
  • Independent, self-motivated and proactive mindset, integrity and compliance, detail oriented and proficiency in MS Office.
  • Excellent speaking, listening & written in English. TOEIC 700 and more or actual working experience in using English.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.

Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

  • Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Wedding leave
  • Maternity leave
  • Spousal maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-161079
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-17T23:34:45

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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