Human Resources Specialist I (Japanese-English Bilingual)
Description
SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office / Hybrid Work
Basic Purpose:
- Provide Human Resources support to Japanese expatriates at the Detroit & Ohio Office.
- Provide administrative support to SEWS Executives at the Detroit Office.
- Provide Human Resources support to the Detroit Office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct new hire orientation for all new Japanese expatriates at the Detroit and Ohio Offices. Advise on company practices and policies, including payroll, health insurance, etc. Ensure timely and accurate processing of all related paperwork and materials into the ADP system, maintain associate personnel files/records.
- Provide ongoing support for all Japanese expatriates at the Detroit and Ohio Offices. Assist with health insurance setup/questions, banking, doctor visits, obtaining social security number, and driver’s license, etc.
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings/appointments for SEWS Executives.
- Manage active calendars of SEWS Executives and assist with onsite visits/meetings.
- Make travel arrangements for SEWS Executives and business visitors from affiliated companies and administer expense reports.
- Translation/ Interpretation as needed.
- Assist in continuous improvement activities (CIA) program by reviewing suggestions, tracking, discussing with managers and associates.
- Support Detroit office wellness program and will be expected to manage full program in future. Help assist with company event planning and implementation.
- Support with audits, training and various projects.
- Other duties as assigned by SEWS Executives and direct Manager.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS Degree Required (Business or Human Resources preferred)
- 1-3 years of professional experience (Direct HR experience preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese (Native level Japanese skills required)
- A team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgement regarding highly confidential internal and external communications
- Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently
- Attention to detail and organizational skills required
- Strong motivation to handle challenging tasks
- Proficient in MS office. Knowledge of ADP and Certify preferred
- 3-5 days/week attendance at the office is required based on Executives' schedule and management needs.
- 0-5% Travel
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
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About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
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**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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