General Affairs Staff

-Position

General Affairs / Back Office Staff

-Summary

Support the Los Angeles office's back-office operations, primarily payroll administration and employee benefits/insurance management, while serving as a liaison with the Japan headquarters. This role is a succession position for a long-tenured staff member and offers a hands-on introduction to all aspects of office administration for a small U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese manufacturer.

-Essential Duties

・Process and manage payroll for all employees

・Administer employee benefits and insurance programs (medical, vision, dental, 401(k))

・Serve as a communication liaison between the local office and Japan headquarters (relaying requests/questions as needed)

・Provide general administrative and office support (supplies, scheduling, coordination, etc.)

・Provide light bookkeeping/accounting support as needed

・Other duties may be assigned

-Working Hours

Full-time, Monday-Friday. Flextime with core hours of 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (arrival/departure may shift by up to 30 minutes)

-Working Location

East Compton, CA

-Salary and Benefit

・Salary: Approx. $70,000/year (Assistant-level start: $50,000-$55,000/year, with growth potential to approx. $60,000+ over time based on performance)

・Bonus: by individual/company performance

・401(k): Company match up to 3%

・Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental

-Holidays

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

-Qualifications

・Strong communication and interpersonal skills; responsive and detail-oriented

・Comfortable working in a small, close-knit office environment

・Understanding of or affinity for Japanese business culture/etiquette preferred (Japanese language ability not required)

・Interest in payroll, benefits administration, and general office operations

・Candidates seeking a long-term, stable career opportunity preferred