Industry: Art/Entertainment
Location: LA, California
Salary: $85K-$95K DOE
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Conversation Level
Detail: A major Japanese entertainment company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Corporate Operations & HR Manager.
Position Title: Japanese Bilingual Corporate Operations & HR Manager.
勤務地: Los Angeles, CA(West LA)/ Hybrid(最低週3日出社)*試用期間後から。
雇用形態: Full-time(Exempt)
ポジション: 単独担当者(部下なし。外部ベンダー・アドバイザーを統括)
給与: $80,000 - $95,000 / year(経験・スキルに応じて決定)
ベネフィット:
Medical Insurance(Insurance:2027年1月1日より企業型医療保険(California Small Group Plan)を導入予定。導入前に入社された場合は、導入までの間、医療保険手当(課税対象)を支給します。)
Dental / Vision
401(k)(会社マッチングあり)
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
無料駐車場
Hybrid Work(週3日出社)
会社概要:
当社は、日系大手メディア・エンターテインメント企業グループの米国子会社として設立された、ロサンゼルス拠点の映像制作スタジオです。ハリウッドの大手制作会社と連携し、日本発の有力IPを活用したグローバル向け映像プロジェクト(映画・配信シリーズ等)を推進しています。
現在はLAオフィスの立ち上げフェーズにあり、今後数年間で開発・制作プロジェクトを拡大しながら、組織規模の成長を計画しています。事業成長を支えるバックオフィス機能の構築・運営を担っていただける方を募集しています。
Position Overview:
本ポジションは、人事・労務・コンプライアンス・給与・福利厚生・総務・ファシリティ・リスク管理・コーポレートガバナンス領域における社内責任者としてご活躍いただくポジションです。
当社では給与計算・会計、人事コンサルティング、法務、保険、IT、採用などの専門分野について外部ベンダーを活用しており、多くの定型業務は外部パートナーが担っています。
本ポジションでは主に以下を担当いただきます。
●ベンダーへの指示および成果物の確認・承認
●ベンダー間連携のハブ機能
●コンプライアンス判断および専門家へのエスカレーション
●従業員および経営陣の窓口対応
●海外親会社との連携・報告
少人数組織のため、一部の社内実務にも携わりながら、業務の仕組み化・効率化を推進していただきます。
Key Responsibilities:
1. 給与・福利厚生運営およびベンダー管理
●勤怠データ確認・給与計算承認
●昇給・ボーナス反映管理
●医療保険、401(k)等福利厚生に関する社内窓口
●福利厚生ベンダーとの連携
2. 人事・労務管理およびカリフォルニア州コンプライアンス
●CA州労働法遵守管理
●法定研修管理
●入退社手続き
●人事相談窓口対応
●Employee Handbook管理
●採用活動サポート
●人事評価運営
3. 総務・ファシリティ・リスク管理
●オフィス運営
●代表窓口対応
●ITベンダーとの調整
●オフィス移転・拡張プロジェクト管理
●Cal/OSHA対応
●企業保険管理
4. コーポレートガバナンス・契約管理
●契約更新・期限管理
●公的申告・知財関連の期限管理公 :CA州 Statement of Information、連邦政府報告(BEA調査等)の期日管理、委託先への手配、提出完了の確認。商標(USPTO)の出願・維持状況の確認。
●取締役会運営サポート
●海外親会社とのリエゾン業務
●その他アサインされたタスク
応募要件:
必須
●米国における人事・労務実務経験5年以上うちカリフォルニア州での実務経験3年以上
●カリフォルニア州労働法に関する実務知識
●大学卒業以上
●給与計算会社、保険ブローカー、法律事務所などの外部ベンダー・専門家を活用して、バックオフィス業務を運営した経験
● 米国での就労資格(ビザサポートなし)
● フルタイム勤務・オフィス出社が可能な方
●日系企業米国法人での勤務経験
歓迎:
●エンターテインメント業界経験
●スタートアップ環境での経験
●日英バイリンガル(ビジネスレベル)
●オフィス新設・移転経験
●HRISや電子署名システム導入経験
●SHRM-CP、SHRM-SCP、PHR、SPHR等の資格
求める人物像:
●判断力を持ち、自走できる方
●業務の仕組み化・効率化が得意な方
●日米双方のビジネス文化を理解し、円滑なコミュニケーションができる方
●SOP作成や組織基盤構築を主体的に推進できる方
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Corporate Operations & HR Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA (West LA) – Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office per week)* Effective after the completion of the probationary period.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Position Level: Individual Contributor (No direct reports; manages external vendors and advisors)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Company Overview:
Our client is a Los Angeles-based production studio and U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese media and entertainment group.
Working alongside major Hollywood production partners, the company develops and produces global film and streaming projects based on well-known Japanese intellectual property.
Currently in its growth stage, the organization is building its U.S. operations and seeks a hands-on professional to establish and manage critical corporate functions supporting long-term expansion.
Position Overview:
This role serves as the internal owner of HR, labor compliance, payroll, benefits, office administration, facilities, risk management, and corporate governance functions.
The company works extensively with external specialists across payroll, accounting, legal, insurance, IT, HR consulting, and recruiting. Accordingly, this position will focus on:
●Directing and managing external vendors
●Serving as the coordination hub across service providers
●Maintaining compliance and escalating issues when appropriate
●Acting as the primary contact for employees and management
●Coordinating with overseas corporate stakeholders
This position is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys building scalable systems while remaining hands-on in a lean organizational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll, Benefits & Vendor Management
●Review and approve payroll processing
●Coordinate compensation adjustments and bonuses
●Administer employee benefits programs
●Manage vendor communications and service quality
HR, Employee Relations & California Compliance
●Ensure compliance with California labor laws
●Manage mandatory training requirements
●Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
●Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
●Maintain employee handbook and HR policies
●Support recruitment activities
●Coordinate performance review cycles
Office Administration, Facilities & Risk Management
●Manage office operations and facilities
●Coordinate incoming inquiries and office services
●Act as the liaison with IT vendors
●Lead office relocation or expansion projects
●Administer workplace safety programs
●Coordinate corporate insurance renewals and audits
Corporate Governance & Contract Management
●Statutory Filing & Intellectual Property Deadline Management: Manage deadlines for California Statements of Information and federal filings (including BEA surveys), coordinate with external vendors, verify completion of filings, and monitor trademark (USPTO) application and maintenance status.
●Board of Directors Support
●Liaison Duties with the Overseas Parent Company
●Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Required
●5+ years of HR and employee relations experience in the United States, including at least 3 years of experience in California
●Strong working knowledge of California labor laws and employment regulations
●Experience managing back-office operations through external vendors and professional advisors, including payroll providers, insurance brokers, and law firms
●Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
●Experience working for the U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese company
●Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
●Available to work full-time and commute to the office as required
Preferred Qualifications:
●Experience working in the entertainment industry
●Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
●Business-level bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese
●Experience leading office setup, relocation, or expansion projects
●Experience implementing and/or administering HRIS and electronic signature platforms
●Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Ideal Candidate Profile:
●A self-motivated professional with strong judgment and the ability to work independently
●Skilled at designing, streamlining, and improving operational processes and workflows
●Able to communicate effectively and collaborate across both U.S. and Japanese business cultures
●Capable of proactively developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and building scalable operational infrastructure from the ground up
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually DOE
Medical Insurance(Medical Insurance: The company plans to implement a California Small Group Health Insurance Plan effective January 1, 2027. Employees hired prior to implementation will receive a taxable medical insurance allowance until the company-sponsored plan becomes available.)
Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Free On-site Parking
Hybrid Work Schedule (Minimum 3 days in office)
