Human Resources and General Affairs Specialist

BABEL LABEL is a content studio focused on films and television dramas, covering planning, production and creator management. The human resources and general affairs specialist will support an organization that includes employees as well as directors, screenwriters, producers, contractors, interns and temporary staff.

The role covers a broad range of people and workplace operations. Responsibilities include planning and managing mid-career, graduate and intern recruitment; preparing job descriptions; coordinating with recruitment media and agencies; communicating with candidates; arranging interviews; completing onboarding procedures; and managing the execution and renewal of employment contracts. The position also handles attendance management, labor-related matters, evaluation and goal-setting processes, employee meetings, organizational condition monitoring, and the development and improvement of HR policies and internal rules.

General affairs responsibilities include maintaining and operating the office environment, managing equipment and supplies, administering internal accounts and computers, supporting disaster-prevention and business continuity measures, and planning and running internal events. The role also involves daily communication and consultation with employees and creators, identifying issues in the organization and at production sites, working with management and department heads to resolve them, and improving workflows with legal and accounting functions. Cross-department communication and the formalization of operational improvements are also part of the work. The full scope will be allocated according to the successful candidate’s experience and strengths rather than assigned to one person in its entirety.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience in human resources or general affairs, or at least three years of recruitment-related experience in the staffing industry. Basic PC skills, the ability to communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to organize multiple tasks, set priorities and move them forward are required.

Preferred experience includes broad HR and general affairs practice, recruitment, labor and employment contract administration, and the operation of evaluation or HR systems. Experience in a venture or startup with significant change, the film, drama, advertising, entertainment or music industries, or working with creators and production staff is also welcomed. The role calls for project execution skills, including cost, schedule and task management, as well as the ability to design and implement new processes, engage others in their operation, exchange views openly and adapt to changing circumstances.

BABEL LABEL has approximately 70 affiliated staff, including about 20 employees and many contractors. The position is based at the BABEL LABEL office in Shinsen, Shibuya, Tokyo. Working hours are 10:00 to 19:00 with a one-hour break. Days off are Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, with year-end and New Year holidays from December 29 through January 3. The advertised employment status is permanent, although the final selection may result in either permanent or contract employment. Compensation is discussed individually under an annual salary system and is determined according to experience, ability and company rules. Benefits include salary reviews twice a year, social insurance, commuting allowance and the macalon package.