Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

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

Lead end-to-end payroll for Japan as a subject matter expert within the Global Payroll Operations team. Own statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance while ensuring data integrity and quality. Partner with stakeholders across Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering, focus on KPIs and SLAs, implement and improve processes, and mentor payroll specialists.

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Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end payroll for Japan as a subject matter expert within the Global Payroll Operations team. Own statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance while ensuring data integrity and quality. Partner with stakeholders across Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering, focus on KPIs and SLAs, implement and improve processes, and mentor payroll specialists.
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 and manage relationships with key stakeholders across Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
  • •Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, including statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
  • •Ensure full 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:Remote WorkPaid LeaveFlexible HoursParental LeaveHealth InsuranceEquityLearning BudgetHome OfficeIt Equipment

Key Requirements

  • •Payroll management (or equivalent) experience and knowledge of payroll best practices.
  • •Proficiency using software tools such as SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.
  • •Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and ability to work in an international, fast-paced environment.
  • •Fluency in English, with an ability to work largely asynchronously.
  • •Demonstrated automation and AI capabilities/AI fluency.
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical mindsetAdaptabilityProactive
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPExcelGoogle Sheets

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