Company description Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people, and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 90,000+ brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity, and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Over the past three years our Japan Media team has won numerous pieces of business, making us the one of the fastest growing agencies in Japan and we are now looking to expand the team. This represents a great opportunity to join a fast moving, award winning media team, that offers massive potential for career growth, the opportunity to work overseas via our Work Your World programme, a leading SGD programme and many more career and life expanding programmes. Overview The Talent Operations & Automation Specialist supports the efficiency and evolution of T&C operations across Publicis Groupe Japan. The role focuses on ensuring that core T&C processes run smoothly while continuously identifying opportunities to improve, simplify, and modernize how T&C operates. By combining operational support with process improvement, automation, and the use of technology, the role helps build a more scalable and efficient Talent & Operations function. Working closely with the Talent & Culture team, the role contributes to improving workflows, reducing manual work, and introducing smarter tools and processes that enhance both team efficiency and employee experience. Responsibilities Support the day-to-day T&C operational processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding,offboarding, documentation, and employee data management. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information across T&C systems and internal platforms. Ensure T&C processes are executed smoothly and consistently, supporting wider Talent & Culture team. Review existing T&C workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize processes. Support the documentation and continuous improvement of T&C operational processes to ensure clarity, efficiency, and scalability. Support the implementation and adoption of automation, AI tools, and digital workflows that improve operational efficiency. Track key operational metrics and support simple reporting that helps the T&C team monitor process effectiveness. Contribute to building a more modern, efficient, and technology-enabled T&C Operations function. Qualifications Minimum 3 years experience in HR operations, business operations, administration, or a similar operational role. Strong interest in process improvement, operational efficiency, and technology-enabled workflows. Comfortable working with systems, spreadsheets, and operational tools. Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to organize processes and workflows. Curiosity to explore automation tools, AI solutions, and new ways of improving operational work. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams. Fluent in Japanese and Business-level English.