About the Role
The Global Workplace Services team creates safe, efficient, and engaging workplace environments. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Japan office, delivering a professional and productive workplace experience. The role coordinates facilities, office administration, vendor management, meeting and event support, workplace safety, and employee onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming calls, screening and directing them to consultants.
- Welcome office visitors and serve refreshments.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintain office equipment and manage office supplies.
- Maintain the office security system and access processes.
- Assist with meeting and event scheduling.
- Coordinate ceremonial arrangements, greeting cards, and telegrams.
- Manage schedules, arrange business trips, car services, and meeting venues.
- Process expense reimbursements.
- Input business data into internal systems.
- Communicate with secretaries and assistants in overseas offices.
- Arrange hotel and transportation for overseas visitors.
- Order business cards in the company standard format.
- Maintain office organization and ensure professional presentation.
- Support office move activities, including unpacking and removing items.
- Update the employee list.
- Check and submit employee timesheets.
- Assist with new employee setup through completing the induction sheet.
- Coordinate with building management for regular maintenance and repairs.
- Assist with invoice issuance.
- Work with IT to ensure office technology functions effectively.
- Support new joiner and leaver processes, including IT equipment setup.
- Report stock of office mobile phones and used laptops.
- Prepare and organize manuals, documents, and other materials.
- Coordinate with the Global Workplace Team on company initiatives and process implementation.
- Conduct regular office inspections to identify faults.
- Conduct regular risk assessments.
- Coordinate incident reporting.
- Support regional HSE meetings with reporting for the Tokyo office.
- Ensure office safety compliance.
- Maintain a list of First Aid and Fire Wardens.
- Coordinate efforts around environmental initiatives.
- Report on Green House Gas emissions.
- Participate in Plastic Free Month initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative or office support roles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Fluent English for written and verbal communication.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- CRM systems (preferred)
- ERP systems (preferred)
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year
About the Company
- The Global Workplace Services team creates safe, efficient and engaging workplace environments that enable our people and business to succeed.
