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","Stakeholder management","Adaptability","Communication"]

Own Japan payroll as the country subject-matter expert within Global Payroll Operations. Manage end-to-end in-house payroll processing, including statutory filing, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance, while ensuring data integrity and quality. Handle accounting and reconciliations, drive performance against KPIs and SLAs, and continuously improve processes. Mentor and support payroll specialists and provide coverage for regional managers during absences.

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Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan (Individual Contributor)

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Job Summary

Own Japan payroll as the country subject-matter expert within Global Payroll Operations. Manage end-to-end in-house payroll processing, including statutory filing, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance, while ensuring data integrity and quality. Handle accounting and reconciliations, drive performance against KPIs and SLAs, and continuously improve processes. Mentor and support payroll specialists and provide coverage for regional managers during absences.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the country subject-matter expert for Japan.
  • •Manage end-to-end in-house payroll processing, including statutory filings, approvals, payments, exceptions, and compliance.
  • •Ensure full data integrity and quality.
  • •Own accounting and reconciliations; focus on KPIs and SLAs to drive payroll performance.
  • •Implement and 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 LeaveParental LeaveHealth InsuranceEquityLearning BudgetHome OfficeFlexible HoursIt Equipment

Key Requirements

  • •Payroll management or equivalent experience.
  • •Knowledge of payroll best practices.
  • •Proficiency using tools such as SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.
  • •Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • •Fluent English, with strong automation and AI capabilities (AI fluency).
Experience:PayrollGlobal payroll
Skills:Analytical mindsetProblem-solvingStakeholder managementAdaptabilityCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPExcelGoogle Sheets

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