AMAdriana Mata
@adrianamata
People Operations professional specializing in payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration.
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I am a People Operations / HR Operations professional with 4+ years supporting the full employee lifecycle across Japan and Mexico, experienced in onboarding/offboarding, payroll and benefits coordination, and HRIS administration.
At Manoa Energy I own HR operations for ~60 employees, manage immigration procedures as a certified immigration application agent, coordinate payroll through external providers, and maintain compliance with Japan labor regulations while administering SmartHR, Jobcan, BambooHR and internal systems.
I have a proven track record of handling confidential employee relations, correcting benefits enrollment issues, leading onboarding and training programs, and partnering with cross-region stakeholders to deliver audit-ready documentation and HR reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Generalist / People Operations
Manoa Energy GK
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years)
Own HR operations for ~60 employees across Japan; manage immigration (COE, visa extensions), coordinate payroll and benefits with external providers, maintain HRIS and compliance with labor regulations, and support performance management and training.
Senior Native English Teacher
Yaruki Switch Group
Aug 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 4 months)
Delivered English language instruction at senior level across Tokyo locations, supporting curriculum delivery and student progress tracking from Aug 2020 to Dec 2023.
Human Resources Generalist
Sanac Precision Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Supported end-to-end HR operations during operational ramp-up, hired and onboarded 40+ employees, maintained personnel records, and coordinated training and compliance documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Toyo Language School
Language Program, Japanese Language
Grade: JLPT N2
Completed Japanese language program with coursework at approximately JLPT N1 level and passed JLPT N2.
Japan Immigration Services Agency (certifying body)
Certification, Immigration Services
Obtained certification as a Certified Immigration Application Agent in Japan.
UUUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Certificate, Interpretation / Translation
Activities and societies: BESS Training completed
Completed online Spanish–Japanese interpretation training.
UGUniversidad de Guanajuato
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Universidad de Guanajuato.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
JapanAuthorized to work in
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