Corporate & HR Operations Associate

Remote

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Corporate & HR Operations Associate Blog --> --> ← All open positions Corporate Corporate & HR Operations Associate Support day-to-day corporate and HR operations (contracts, labor administration, general affairs) at a fast-growing AI startup. Early-career role, 2 openings. Tokyo (Hybrid) Full-time Japanese (Fluent) コーポレート・HRオペレーションズ・アソシエイト Sakana AIは、日本発でグローバルにAIの基礎研究と応用開発を推進するスタートアップです。急速に拡大する組織を支えるため、コーポレート部門・人事部門のオペレーションを担うアソシエイトを2名募集しています。 従業員が安心して働ける環境は、正確で丁寧なバックオフィス業務の積み重ねの上に成り立ちます。本ポジションでは、経験豊富なメンバーとともに、労務・法務・総務にまたがる日々のオペレーションを支えていただきます。特別な専門性は必要ありません。指示を正しく理解し、細部まで丁寧に、確実に業務を進められる方を求めています。幅広いコーポレート業務の基礎を身につけながら、バックオフィスの中核メンバーへと成長していくことを期待しています。 本職務はフルタイムで、東京オフィスへの出社(週3日以上)を基本とし、リモートワークも可能です。流暢な日本語での会話および業務文書の理解を必須とします。外国籍メンバーとのやり取りや書類対応で英語に触れる機会もあるため、基本的な英語力があると望ましいですが、AI翻訳を活用できるため高度な語学力は求めません。 役割と責任 契約書の管理(登録・保管、ステータスや更新期限の管理)を行う 従業員や他部署からのコーポレート・人事関連の問い合わせに対応し、必要に応じて適切な担当者へつなぐ 労務事務のサポート(書類の作成・送付、紙書類のPDF化・保管、入退社手続きの補助等)を行う 定められた手順に沿って、取引先等の反社チェックを実施する 総務・法務に関する書類管理や定型的な事務作業をサポートする 人事・経理・法務・外部専門家(社会保険労務士等)と連携する 必須要件(Must-have) 基本的なビジネスPCスキル(Google WorkspaceまたはMicrosoft Office、表計算ソフトの基本操作を含む) 流暢な日本語でのコミュニケーション能力(読み書き・会話) 手順に沿って、正確かつ丁寧に、期限を守って業務を進められること 歓迎要件(Nice-to-have) 事務職・バックオフィス・コーポレート業務(人事、総務、法務、経理等)での実務経験 機密情報を扱った経験 契約書管理、労務事務、コンプライアンスチェックのいずれかの経験 英語での業務コミュニケーション能力(読み書き) 求める人物像 細部まで正確さを重視し、責任感を持って業務を遂行できる方 指示やルールを丁寧に守り、不明点は早めに確認できる方 守秘義務を重んじ、機微な情報を慎重に扱える方 的確で丁寧なコミュニケーションができ、学ぶ意欲のある方 Corporate & HR Operations Associate Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based startup advancing both foundational AI research and applied development for a global audience. As our organization grows rapidly, we are hiring two Operations Associates to support our Corporate and HR teams. A workplace where people can focus and thrive rests on accurate, timely, and carefully handled back-office operations. In this role, you will support day-to-day operations across labor administration, legal, and general affairs, working alongside experienced team members. You do not need specialist expertise. We value people who follow instructions carefully, pay attention to detail, and deliver reliable work. You will build a broad foundation in corporate operations and grow into a core member of our back office. This is a full-time role based in our Tokyo office, with on-site work at least three days per week. Fluent Japanese (spoken and written) is required. Basic English is a plus, as you will occasionally work with international team members and documents, but AI translation tools are available and advanced English is not required.

Responsibilities Manage contracts: register, file, and track status and renewal dates in our contract management system Respond to employee and cross-functional inquiries on corporate and HR matters, and escalate to the right person when needed Support labor administration: prepare and send documents, digitize and file paperwork (e.g., scanning to PDF), and assist with onboarding/offboarding procedures Conduct anti-social forces checks (counterparty and background screening) following established procedures Support general affairs and legal operations, such as document management and routine administrative tasks Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external specialists (e.g., labor and social security attorneys) Must-have Basic business PC skills (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets) Fluent Japanese communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to follow procedures accurately and complete tasks carefully and on time Nice-to-have Experience in administrative, back-office, or corporate roles (HR, general affairs, legal, accounting, etc.) Experience handling confidential information Experience with contract management, labor administration, or compliance checks English skills for work (reading and writing)

Who you are Detail-oriented and accountable, with a focus on accurate output Careful and reliable in following instructions and rules, and quick to ask when something is unclear Respectful of confidentiality, and mindful when handling sensitive information A clear and considerate communicator, with a willingness to learn and grow How to Apply 1 Find a role Review the open positions and identify the one that fits your background. 2 Email [email protected] Send a brief introduction and indicate which role you are applying for. 3 Submit the form Complete the Google Form with your CV and cover letter (English). ← Back to all open positions © Sakana AI 株式会社

About Sakana AI

Sakana AI develops research-oriented artificial intelligence systems that draw inspiration from natural processes like evolution and collective intelligence. The company designs methods such as evolutionary model merging, multi-agent orchestration, and autonomous research agents to create AI models capable of adaptation and collaboration across tasks. Its work includes systems that automate elements of scientific research and frameworks that combine multiple models to generate new, task-specialized AI learners. Sakana AI engages in partnerships with enterprise and research organizations to apply its technology in domain-specific workflows and innovation projects. The company contributes tools and models to the broader AI community and explores applications that extend beyond conventional AI pipelines.

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Job details

Location

Remote

Company

NameSakana AI
IndustryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$379M

Last stage

Series B

Investors

Lux Capital
Khosla Ventures
New Enterprise Associates
NVIDIA
MMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Founders

DH

David Ha

Co-Founder & CEO

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Llion Jones

Llion Jones

Co-Founder & CTO

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RI

Ren Ito

Co-Founder & COO

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