ITOCHU International Inc. · 2 days ago
Assistant Manager, Human Resources
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expITOCHU International Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Human Resources to support the strategic and operational objectives of the HR & General Affairs Division. This role involves assisting with core HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance while partnering closely with senior HR colleagues and business leaders.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management processes, and offboarding
Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and basic employee relations matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate
Assist with the administration of employee records, personnel actions, and HR documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
Support recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding logistics
Assist with talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes by preparing materials, tracking follow-ups, and coordinating activities
Support the planning and delivery of training and development programs, including logistics, communications, and tracking participation
Support compensation and talent-related processes, including data preparation, benchmarking support, and documentation
Assist with employee leave processes in coordination with internal and external partners
Contribute to employee engagement and retention initiatives through program coordination and follow-up
Assist in ensuring compliance with U.S. employment laws, company policies, required trainings, and HR audits
Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and presentation materials to support decision-making and leadership discussions
Support ongoing improvements to HR systems, processes, and documentation
Serve as a point of coordination with subsidiary HR teams to support alignment, information sharing, and best practices
Assist with cultural integration efforts in post-acquisition settings, including communications, onboarding support, and change initiatives
Provide administrative and analytical support related to acquisitions, and post-merger integration activities under the guidance of senior HR leaders
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information
Participate in professional development to build HR knowledge and cross-cultural competence
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
4–6 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or similar role
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices, specifically employee-friendly states
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Interest in cross-cultural work and professional growth in an international environment
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to ~10%), as needed
Preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, or interest in obtaining certification
Exposure to multinational or matrixed organizations preferred
Company
ITOCHU International Inc.
ITOCHU International Inc. is the North American flagship company of the ITOCHU Group.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mariam Bacchus, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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