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Workplace Wellbeing & Communications Specialist
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Midtown Office — Hybrid Work Style)
Organization: Cisco Systems G.K. — People & Communities (P&C)
Position Overview
This dual-impact role serves as a vital bridge between employee wellness and organizational culture. You will be responsible for two core pillars: managing and operating our on-site employee wellbeing and relaxation spaces to support the physical and mental health of our employees, and driving internal communications and employer branding to showcase Cisco’s vibrant culture both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
1. Wellbeing & Relaxation Room Operations (approx. 50%)
Daily Facility & Reservation Management: Oversee day-to-day operations and room booking systems for the Relaxation Room and Wellbeing Room, coordinate schedules, and respond to employee inquiries.
Supply Procurement & Inventory Control: Manage end-to-end purchasing, inventory tracking, and invoice/requisition processing (via corporate procurement tools) for consumables, wellness amenities, and equipment.
Environment Maintenance & Vendor Coordination: Liaise with cleaning staff, external practitioners, and health partners to maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment. (Note: Specific physical tasks can be tailored based on individual accommodation needs).
2. P&C Internal Communications (approx. 50%)
Internal Communications: Plan, draft, and publish timely P&C announcements, HR events, and wellness initiatives across Cisco Japan Webex Spaces, emails, and internal SharePoint portals.
Culture Storytelling & Content Creation: Cover internal events, conduct interviews, and craft compelling feature articles highlighting employee success stories.
External Amplification & Social Media: Plan and author engaging content for LinkedIn and the official Cisco Blog (Cisco Blogs / Life at Cisco) to amplify our corporate culture, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to external audiences.
Qualifications & Skills (Requirements)
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)
Professional Experience: 2 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in HR operations, or general affairs/facilities coordination, or internal communications, PR, or executive administrative support.
Language Proficiency
Japanese: Native level (exceptional copywriting, proofreading, and professional business communication skills).
English: Business level (comfortable with email/chat reading and writing, navigating global systems/procurement tools, and basic collaboration with regional APJC teams).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in business collaboration tools (Microsoft Office / 365, Webex, SharePoint, etc.).
Interpersonal Skills: High empathy and a hospitality-driven attitude with strong consideration for others.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Experience writing articles for company newsletters, corporate blogs, or social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn).
Prior work experience within a multinational or IT/technology enterprise.
Strong passion for and alignment with employee wellness, mental health, and Inclusion initiatives.
Note on Accessibility & Role Customization
The exact scope of duties and task allocation will be determined flexibly during the interview and selection process. We take into careful consideration your background, personal career aspirations, and any required reasonable accommodations or physical considerations (e.g., adjustments regarding physical tasks such as lifting or moving heavy items) to ensure an environment where you can maximize your strengths.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
