At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.
We are looking for a part-time bilingual Office Admin Manager to join our team. This exciting role will provide administrative support for Sensient Technologies Corporation (JAPAN) as well as have the opportunity to provide HR and payroll support for the Japan office.
What You’ll Do:
Front office management including managing supplies, interoffice communications, working directly with external vendors, partners, and service providers
Consult with leaders on general HR policies and procedures and assist employees/leaders with HR related questions.
Work with Asia Pacific leadership on matters related to the Sensient Japan business.
Opportunity to assist in screening, interviewing, and selecting applicants for roles. Support the talent acquisition processes by scheduling interviews, and requesting background checks as needed.
Responsible for monthly time and attendance review and sign off of hours for payroll.
Ensure employees complete all training timely.
Building point of contact for daily and emergency issues.
Build and maintain relationships with employees and colleagues in a professional and personable manner, adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.
Maintain HRIS by processing employee data changes and auditing data regularly to ensure integrity. Provide technical and functional support to users, troubleshoot system errors and resolve inquiries. Be enthusiastic about other duties as assigned to grow in your role.
What You’ll Bring:
Fluency in English language – both written and spoken.
Proven ability to work independently and be well organized and possess a sense of urgency.
Comfort with technology and ability to learn new systems easily.
High proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability and willingness to collaborate closely with colleagues and leaders outside of Japan.
What You’ll Get:
An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 3-days per week.
An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
Opportunity to work in a Global Environment and opportunity to lead and manage projects.
About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
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Skills Required
- Fluency in English language - both written and spoken
- Proven ability to work independently and be well organized
- Comfort with technology and ability to learn new systems easily
- High proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and leaders outside of Japan
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com








