Coord-Human Resources（General Affairs)/Japanese Speaker

Role summary

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The Human Resources Coordinator supports employee administration, general affairs, recruitment coordination, onboarding, attendance and personnel records at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel. The role is expected to provide accurate, timely support to colleagues and managers while handling confidential information professionally. Candidates should have strong Japanese communication skills, good organization and administrative abilities, and confidence using standard office software. Experience in hotel operations, human resources or general affairs is advantageous. Because this is an international hotel, English communication and an understanding of multicultural workplaces are likely to be valued. The successful candidate should be service-minded, discreet, dependable, detail-oriented and comfortable managing several tasks in a busy hospitality environment.

About the employer

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is a large international resort hotel located in Urayasu, Chiba, beside Tokyo Disney Resort and within easy reach of central Tokyo. The hotel is part of the Sheraton brand, operated within Marriott International’s global hospitality network. It serves leisure travelers, families, tour groups, business guests and event clients, offering guest rooms, restaurants, banquet facilities, meeting spaces and resort amenities. As a major hotel in the Tokyo Bay area, it employs colleagues across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, events and corporate support functions. The workplace is multicultural and service-focused, with opportunities to work alongside Japanese and international guests and employees. Human Resources and General Affairs teams help maintain smooth employee services, compliance, communication and daily hotel administration.

Working in Japan

Japan offers employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, technology, education, manufacturing and international business. Tokyo, Chiba, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Okinawa are particularly active markets for hotel and service jobs. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, respect, teamwork, attention to detail and formal communication, while international hotels may use more English and have diverse teams. Life in the Tokyo Bay area provides excellent public transport, shopping, healthcare and entertainment, although housing and commuting costs can be high. Foreign workers usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; the specific visa depends on the role and qualifications. A valid passport, employment contract, residence registration and health insurance enrollment are normally required after arrival. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects. Relocation is easiest with employer guidance on housing, documentation, banking and transportation.