Japan’s Leading Social Insurance and Labor Consulting Firm
Empowering diverse needs,Fostering trust through our network prowess.
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What is a Social Insurance and Labor Consultant?
A Social Insurance and Labor Consultant, known in Japan as “Sharo-shi,” is a certified expert in human resources and labor management. With national qualifications comparable to those of attorneys and tax accountants, Sharo-shi are authorized to handle social insurance and labor law procedures for both businesses and individuals.
Key responsibilities of a Sharo-shi include:
- Labor and Social Insurance Administration
- Payroll Management
- Formulation and Modification of Employment Policies
- HR Advisory
Sharo-shi assist with resolving workplace conflicts and support businesses in adapting to workstyle changes. They are crucial partners in ensuring compliance, enhancing employee welfare, and developing effective HR strategies for businesses.
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Our Features
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01: Japan’s Largest Labor Consulting Firm
There are about 26,000 Social Insurance and Labor Security Attorney Offices in Japan.
SATO Social Insurance and Labor Security Attorney Office is the largest, with 6 offices nationwide and over 920 employees.
Leveraging our size and network, SATO provides high-quality and efficient HR and labor services to a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to small businesses.
Our experienced staff comprehensively handle complex labor issues.
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02: BCP Measures
Japan is known for its frequent natural disasters, including earthquakes and typhoons, making it possible for disasters to occur anywhere and at any moment.
To address this, SATO has established a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) with offices across 6 locations nationwide, ensuring data is shared and backed up between these sites.
This decentralized system allows us to provide stable and uninterrupted services to our clients, even if an accident or disaster affects one of our locations.
We support the continuity of your HR operations under any circumstances.
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03: Advanced Security Measures
At SATO, safeguarding client confidentiality and protecting personal data are our top priorities. We maintain the highest standards of security to ensure exceptional protection. Our specific initiatives include:
- Obtaining Privacy Mark (P Mark) and ISMS Certification: Ensuring the reliability of our information management system.
- Enhancing Physical Security: Installing surveillance cameras and metal detectors in our offices.
- Deploying Advanced EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Systems and SOC (Security Operation Center): Building an immediate response system to cyber threats.
With these comprehensive measures, SATO stands as one of the most secure Social Insurance and Labor Security Attorney Offices in the industry. We are focused on ensuring the protection of your valuable information with the latest and highest level of security.
Our achievements
Founded in 1977 by Yoshio Sato as an administrative scrivener office, SATO has steadily expanded its business with the support of many clients and partners.
Since establishing SATO Social Insurance and Labor Security Attorney Office in 2003, we have continued to grow, now serving approximately 5,600 client companies, including 600 large enterprises.
This steady growth reflects the widespread recognition of SATO’s expertise and reliability.
We support HR needs across various industries and company sizes, evolving together with our clients.
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Some of our clients
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Comprehensive HR Solution
SATO-GROUP includes a diverse range of specialized entities in HR and labor, such as social insurance and labor consulting firms, payroll providers, and staffing agencies. Leveraging these resources, we provide a comprehensive suite of HR and labor services, including:
- Labor and Social Insurance Administration
- Payroll
- HR Advisory
- Subsidy and Grant application support
- Staffing services
- Entity Establishment
- Business License Application Services
We provide a genuinely comprehensive, one-stop solution tailored specifically to your varied requirements.
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Office Locations
Sapporo Head Office
8-1-33, Kita 5-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Tokyo Office
5th Floor, Otsuka S&S Building, 3-32-1, Minami Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Nagoya Office
4th Floor, Dai-ni Yuho Building, 5-25-8, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Osaka Office
3rd Floor, Arai Dai-ju Building, 3-5-2, Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan
Fukuoka Office
2nd Floor, City Court Chuuyo, 2-4-11, Hakataekiminami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
Okinawa Office
11th Floor, Fuso Building, 2-21-13, Maejima, Naha, Okinawa, Japan
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