Job Description

Japanese-English Bilingual Interpreter & Administrative Assistant

Location: Cullman, AL

Salary range: $50K - $52K DOE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Japanese-English Bilingual Interpreter & Administrative Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate will provide interpretation and translation services while also handling general administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpretation & Translation

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation (Japanese English) for meetings, conferences, and business discussions.
• Assist in translating business documents, emails, reports, presentations, and other materials as needed.
• Facilitate communication between Japanese and English-speaking employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Administrative Support

• Handle office correspondence, emails, and phone calls in both Japanese and English.
• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Support HR-related tasks such as onboarding new employees, scheduling interviews, and maintaining employee records.
• Assist in general office operations, including ordering supplies, managing expenses, and maintaining files.

Other Duties

• Participate in company events and activities as a liaison between Japanese and English-speaking employees.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written).
• Experience in interpretation and translation (business or technical setting preferred).
• Previous experience in an administrative or office support role is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing or international business environment is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Japanese corporate culture and business etiquette.
• Bachelor's degree.

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ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlanta-based executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries. Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience, as well as those who are Japanese-English bilingual. While our current client base consists mostly of foreign-invested manufacturing companies, ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network. With our head office in Duluth, Georgia, ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.

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