Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan (Individual Contributor)

Remote
Japan
Workplace: RemoteFull timeJPY 8,600,000 - 9,700,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Analytical mindset","Problem-solving","Adaptability","Process improvement","Asynchronous work"]

Own end-to-end payroll for Japan as the country payroll subject-matter expert within Global Payroll Operations. Process in-house payroll, handle statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, compliance, and ensure data integrity and accounting reconciliations. Drive KPI/SLA focus, continuously improve processes using strong automation/AI skills, mentor payroll specialists, and back up regional managers when needed in a largely asynchronous environment.

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Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan (Individual Contributor)

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end payroll for Japan as the country payroll subject-matter expert within Global Payroll Operations. Process in-house payroll, handle statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, compliance, and ensure data integrity and accounting reconciliations. Drive KPI/SLA focus, continuously improve processes using strong automation/AI skills, mentor payroll specialists, and back up regional managers when needed in a largely asynchronous environment.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the country subject-matter expert for Japan.
  • •Process full end-to-end payroll, including statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
  • •Ensure data integrity and quality, including accounting/reconciliations.
  • •Focus on KPIs and SLAs and implement/improve processes.
  • •Mentor and support payroll specialists and back up regional managers during absences.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: JPY 8,600,000 - 9,700,000 annually
Perks:Remote WorkPaid LeaveEquityHome OfficeLearning BudgetHealth InsuranceGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Manage payroll or equivalent experience.
  • •Knowledge of payroll best practices.
  • •Proficiency with tools such as SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.
  • •Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
  • •Fluent English (writes and speaks).
Skills:Analytical mindsetProblem-solvingAdaptabilityProcess improvementAsynchronous work
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPExcelGoogle SheetsAutomationAI

Company Brief

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Provides a global HR and payroll platform for hiring, paying, and managing distributed teams across countries. Helps companies handle contractor payments, employer of record services, compliance, benefits, and international workforce administration.
Industry: HR Tech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2019
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