HR&GA Manager

About the role

Lead HR and General Administration functions for a newly established U.S. organization, overseeing payroll, compensation and benefits, recruitment, personnel cost management, governance support, legal and compliance coordination, contract administration, and operational processes. Work closely with headquarters and cross-functional stakeholders to build a scalable and compliant organizational foundation.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll and compensation & benefits operations, including salary administration and statutory compliance
• Manage personnel costs, headcount planning, budgeting, and management reporting
• Support performance management processes and day-to-day HR operations
• Maintain HR data, systems, documentation, and policies
• Lead recruitment activities, candidate management, and onboarding processes
• Coordinate legal, compliance, and corporate governance-related matters
• Manage contracts, including real estate leases and vendor agreements
• Oversee office/store operations, employee services, and vendor management
• Administer employee welfare and benefits programs
• Support logistics-related and cross-functional operational activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Operations, and General Administration
• Experience in salary administration, HR reporting, personnel cost tracking, or HR systems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Native-level English and Japanese language skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to handling a broad range of responsibilities in a newly established organization

Location

Los Angeles, CA (on-site)

Pay

USD 100,000–150,000