Salary Range: $54,314-$90,221

The HR Expatriate Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for our expatriates into the United States. This includes support in the areas of extensions, renewals, transfers, and permanent resident sponsorship. The HR Coordinator will ensure compliance with immigration laws and maintain accurate and up to date records.

• Main point of contact for any visa and immigration support needed for nonimmigrant workers in the United States.
• Communicate with immigration attorneys and coordinate necessary paperwork to support the immigration process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date immigration records and documentation.
• Act as a point of contact between HQ in Japan and Japanese expatriates.
• Receive compensation data from HQ and provide to Payroll for processing after adjustments.
• Support expatriates with home leave, moving, housing security deposits, and other related tasks.
• Provide initial set up for expatriate employees into the US and preparation support for expatriates leaving the US for another assignment.
• Assist with the translation of HQ documents from Japanese to English.
• Assist with coordinating tax return filing support, monitoring tax refunds, check dispatch, responding to correspondence/instructions from CPA.
• Maintain communication channel via MS Teams for sharing information with expatriate population.
• Administration of company vehicles in conjunction with finance department.
• Answer questions and provide information to expatriate population on various topics on an ongoing basis.

• Must be fluent in Japanese and English, and Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• 2+ years of experience with visas and immigration.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrates and recommends alternative solutions for process improvements.
• Excellent customer service skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and perform tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.  Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens.

Work Environment.  Work conditions vary by facility, including warehouse locations. Emphasis is placed on being present at field locations, working with executive management as well as all levels of employees. 

JOB CONTEXT FACTORS

Work after normal business hours and weekends may be required on occasion.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1^st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO 
• Eligible for bonus plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

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Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.