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In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.<br>Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, and retirement payment system.<br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Overview of the Position:</span></span></p>\n<p>TUJ is seeking a motivated and well-organized Recruitment and Visa Specialist to support in-house recruitment and visa operations. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, from planning hiring schedule with the hiring managers to coordinating onboarding process for newly hired employees. The position also manages visa and work permit applications for non-Japanese employees.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To successfully perform these core duties, the Recruitment and Visa Specialist is expected to provide professional and timely support to staff and faculty, maintain accurate and up-to-date records across relevant systems, and collaborate closely with the Manager of Recruitment and Visa, as well as team members to ensure smooth HR operations.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Primary responsibilities:</span></p>\n<p>Recruitment</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in drafting and updating job descriptions in collaboration with hiring department managers</li>\n<li>Manage job postings on the TUJ website and third-party job advertising platforms</li>\n<li>Monitor and respond to recruitment-related inquiries and emails</li>\n<li>Communicate with recruitment agencies and job advertising vendors to build and maintain candidate pipelines</li>\n<li>Screen initial application materials and provide recommendations to hiring managers</li>\n<li>Arrange and conduct interviews</li>\n<li>Conduct reference and background checks for finalist candidates</li>\n<li>Prepare and distribute offer letters and other employment-related documents</li>\n<li>Assist the Manager of Recruitment and Visa with compensation discussions as needed</li>\n<li>Manage contracts and documentation for temporary staff</li>\n<li>Coordinate and support onboarding processes for new hires, including maintaining database records</li>\n<li>Conduct new hire orientations</li>\n<li>Support the Manager of Recruitment and Visa in confirming and aligning hiring processes with departments</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visa Support</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track and monitor visa and work permit statuses for all non-Japanese employees</li>\n<li>Proactively contact employees whose visas or work permits are approaching expiration</li>\n<li>Collect, issue, and review required documentation for visa and work permit applications</li>\n<li>Process work visa-related applications</li>\n<li>Stay current with Japanese immigration laws and regulations</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Other Duties as Assigned</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Recruitment and Visa</li>\n<li>Assist with walk-in inquiries at the office regarding human resources matters</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Qualifications &amp; Experience:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 years of experience in Human Resources</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English</li>\n<li>Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other CRM/ATS systems</li>\n<li>Experience working in an international or multicultural environment</li>\n<li>Excellent organizational and coordination skills</li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail with proven administrative skills</li>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>Flexible and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>Knowledge of and experience with work visa applications preferred</li>\n<li>Experience in talent acquisition preferred</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Application Process</span>:</p>\n<p>Review of applications will begin immediately with the desired start date of July 2026.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Required application materials to be submitted:</p>\n<p>(a) cover letter,</p>\n<p>(b) resume or c.v.,</p>\n<p>(c) contact information for two references. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Only those who passed the initial screening will be contacted.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. 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