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Corporate & HR Operations Associate

Sakana AI· Corporate / HR Operations
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About the role

Sakana AI is hiring two Operations Associates to support Corporate and HR teams. The role covers labor administration, legal, and general affairs, with on-site work in Tokyo at least three days per week. Fluency in Japanese required; basic English is a plus. No specialist expertise needed, focus on accurate, detail-oriented back-office operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts: register, file, and track status and renewal dates in our contract management system
  • Respond to employee and cross-functional inquiries on corporate and HR matters, and escalate to the right person when needed
  • Support labor administration: prepare and send documents, digitize and file paperwork (e.g., scanning to PDF), and assist with onboarding/offboarding procedures
  • Conduct anti-social forces checks (counterparty and background screening) following established procedures
  • Support general affairs and legal operations, such as document management and routine administrative tasks
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external specialists (e.g., labor and social security attorneys)

Qualifications

  • Basic business PC skills (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets)
  • Fluent Japanese communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Ability to follow procedures accurately and complete tasks carefully and on time

Skills

Required:Document managementCommunication in JapaneseProcedural compliance
Nice to have:Contract management

Benefits

  • Not specified in the provided description
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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