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Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

HR Specialist

HR Operations & CoordinationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least five years of payroll administration and social insurance management experience in a multinational organization is required.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency and strong English communication skills are required to collaborate with regional APAC stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Japanese employment law, payroll practices, compensation programs, and employee relations is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and data management skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS/HRMS platforms is required.
  • A team-oriented approach and strong attention to detail and accuracy are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly payroll and bonus processing, including data preparation, validation, and submission.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
  • Coordinate and communicate with external payroll vendors.
  • Administer social insurance enrollment, updates, and employee-related procedures.
  • Prepare and provide payroll-related reports and data to the Finance team.
  • Manage the annual year-end tax adjustment process and ensure compliance with local requirements.
  • Maintain and update employee records and personal information in Workday.
  • Support time and attendance management processes.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data and employee records.
  • Assist with HR activities and projects as required.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

About the Company

Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Lonza is a global provider of development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition sectors. It supports clients from early development through to commercial production, offering integrated processes such as process development, GMP manufacturing, formulation, fill-finish, and quality assurance to bring medicines and nutrition products to market. Lonza’s model is built on end-to-end CDMO capabilities, enabling companies to move from concept to scalable, compliant production with reliable supply chains. What sets Lonza apart is its long history and global footprint, combining decades of experience across chemistry, biology, and nutrition with a broad, end-to-end service network that supports projects from discovery to commercialization. The company aims to be a trusted, long-term partner in life sciences by helping customers efficiently develop and manufacture their products at scale while maintaining strict regulatory and quality standards.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1897

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