Join Our Japan Team as an HR Generalist
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented HR Generalist to support our Japan office across both internal HR operations and external talent management.
This role combines employee lifecycle management, recruitment, and freelancer/vendor management to support efficient project delivery and sustainable business growth. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen hiring activities, improve HR processes, and build a high-quality external talent pool aligned with evolving business needs.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of people-related functions in a dynamic, multicultural, and project-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Management
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for internal roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Handle employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, probation follow-up, contract administration, and offboarding
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation in compliance with local labor laws and company policies
- Support payroll coordination, attendance tracking, and social insurance administration
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers
- Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture
Talent Community & Vendor Management
- Identify, recruit, onboard, and maintain external talents such as freelancers, linguists, testers, and vendors
- Build and maintain a scalable, high-quality talent pool aligned with business requirements
- Support vendor qualification, onboarding, and documentation management in line with company standards
- Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to allocate suitable resources based on project needs
- Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms with freelancers and vendors
- Maintain up-to-date talent databases, including skills, availability, and performance records
- Monitor vendor performance and proactively address quality, delivery, and communication issues
- Build long-term relationships with key external talents and partners
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner closely with operations, project management, and business development teams to understand talent needs
- Support resource planning to ensure timely and efficient project delivery
- Help balance cost, quality, and resource availability across projects
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and support execution of action plans
Talent Sourcing & Market Development
- Explore and develop new sourcing channels, including social media and professional platforms such as LinkedIn
- Stay up to date with trends in localization, gaming, and talent sourcing
- Continuously improve sourcing strategies to strengthen talent quality and pipeline efficiency
Process & Data Management
- Ensure all HR- and vendor-related data is accurately maintained in internal systems
- Support reporting and basic data analysis related to recruitment, talent pool development, and vendor performance
- Follow company processes and ensure compliance with internal standards and best practices
What We Offer:
Roles & Responsibilities
✔ Competitive market-based compensation
✔ The opportunity to work with some of the most exciting game developers in the industry
✔ A collaborative, growth-oriented global culture
✔ A flexible working style, primarily office-based with occasional remote work opportunities
✔ Broad career development and advancement opportunities
Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Language Studies, or a related field
- Fluent in both English and Japanese, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- At least 2 years of experience in HR Generalist, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, or Resource Management roles
- Experience managing freelancers, vendors, or external talent pools is highly preferred
- Experience in the localization, gaming, or language services industry is a strong advantage
- Experience working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is preferred
- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment and talent sourcing
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and coordinate internal and external resources
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multicultural teams
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high sense of ownership
- Basic understanding of labor regulations and employment practices in Japan is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ATS or vendor management tools is a plus
Why This Role Matters
This role sits at the intersection of HR, recruitment, and talent operations. It plays a key part in strengthening our Japan office, supporting project delivery, and building long-term people strategies in a global, multicultural business.
Application:
If If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please send your CV to:
📧[email protected]
Subject line: [HR Generalist / 人事担当（採用・社内人事・外部人材管理）]
Join us and turn your love for gaming into a rewarding career in game localization testing! 🎮✨
About LangLink Games
LangLink Games is a specialist language service provider for video-game localization and LQA serving leading developers and publishers worldwide. We deliver end-to-end solutions, translation, cultural adaptation, in-game LQA, UI/UX checks, and voice-over, across PC, console, and mobile. Backed by ISO-driven workflows and a Tokyo LQA center, our native linguists and test teams ensure accurate, consistent, and launch-ready content for every market. Join us to help ship great games globally.
