Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

Remote
Japan
Workplace: RemoteFull timeJPY 8,600,000 - 9,700,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Analytical mindset","Problem-solving","Adaptability","Proactive","English communication"]

Serve as a country subject-matter expert for Japan within Global Payroll Operations. Manage key payroll implementation and stakeholder relationships while processing end-to-end in-house payroll, statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance. Ensure data integrity, SLAs/KPIs focus, and continuous process improvement. Support and mentor payroll specialists and cover regional managers when needed in a largely asynchronous, international environment.

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Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

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Job Summary

Serve as a country subject-matter expert for Japan within Global Payroll Operations. Manage key payroll implementation and stakeholder relationships while processing end-to-end in-house payroll, statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance. Ensure data integrity, SLAs/KPIs focus, and continuous process improvement. Support and mentor payroll specialists and cover regional managers when needed in a largely asynchronous, international environment.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as a subject matter expert for Japan.
  • •Process full end-to-end in-house payroll, including statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
  • •Ensure data integrity and quality, including accounting/reconciliations.
  • •Focus on KPIs and SLAs while implementing and improving 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:EquityHome OfficePaid LeavePaid ParentalHealth InsuranceWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Payroll management or equivalent experience.
  • •Knowledge of payroll best practices.
  • •Proficiency using tools such as SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.
  • •Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
  • •Fluent English for writing and speaking.
Experience:Global payrollInternational employmentInternational operations
Skills:Analytical mindsetProblem-solvingAdaptabilityProactiveEnglish communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPExcelGoogle SheetsAI

Company Brief

Remote
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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