Hybrid Recruitment and Visa Specialist

at TUJ KYOTO

• Job title: Recruitment and Visa Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• Recruitment and Visa Specialist managing HR recruitment and visa operations for Temple University, Japan Campus. Collaborating with hiring managers and overseeing onboarding and visa processes.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house recruitment and visa operations
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities
• Plan hiring schedules with the hiring managers
• Coordinate onboarding process for newly hired employees
• Manage visa and work permit applications for non-Japanese employees
• Provide professional and timely support to staff and faculty
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across relevant systems
• Collaborate closely with the Manager of Recruitment and Visa and team members to ensure smooth HR operations

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Human Resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other CRM/ATS systems
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Strong attention to detail with proven administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Knowledge of and experience with work visa applications preferred
• Experience in talent acquisition preferred

Benefits

• Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first fiscal year (July-June) increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment
• 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year
• approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year
• Japanese social insurance and pension
• commuting/telework allowance
• welfare-discount program membership
• retirement payment system
• tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs