Payroll Specialist

A leading international services company is looking for an experienced payroll specialist to oversee compensation operations in Japan. The role covers the entire payroll cycle, compliance with labor and tax regulations, and collaboration with both internal and external partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing accurate payroll processing for Japan-based employees.

• Ensuring compliance with employment law, taxation, and social insurance rules.

• Partnering with HR and Finance to align payroll with business needs.

• Supporting client onboarding and payroll transitions.

• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.

• Updating and maintaining payroll procedures and documentation.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations and act as a trusted subject expert within a global organization.

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience in Japan.

• Strong understanding of labor law, income tax, and social insurance.

• Ability to use payroll systems and Excel effectively.

• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with both local and international teams.

• Business-level Japanese and English.

• Payroll certification a plus.