人事給与マネージャー/ HR Payroll Manager

A hospitality group is looking for an HR Payroll Manager. The chosen applicant will be in charge of managing all payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full monthly and annual payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Review and validate time and attendance data, compensation changes, allowances, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with tax, social insurance, labour regulations, and internal policies
• Maintain and optimise payroll and HRIS systems and liaise with vendors and payroll providers
• Handle payroll inquiries from employees and managers with professionalism
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and management, including accruals and cost analysis
• Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline payroll and enhance automation
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and external experts on payroll matters
• Lead the payroll team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure HR data for new hires, terminations, transfers, and leaves is accurate in payroll systems
• Approve payroll calculations, including base salary, incentives, allowances, and deductions
• Collaborate with Finance for payroll reconciliation, month-end closing, and personnel cost allocation
• Coordinate with external labour and social insurance specialists for statutory compliance
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, processes, and internal controls
• Provide payroll and HR data to senior management and other departments
• Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure service level agreements are met
• Ensure audit readiness and lead responses to payroll audits
• Oversee preparation and submission of annual payroll reports, resident tax updates, and bonus calculations
• Supervise social insurance premium calculations and year-end tax adjustments

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of hands-on payroll or HR operations experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, taxation, and social insurance regulations
• Experience with payroll systems and time & attendance tools
• Proven experience improving processes or implementing automation initiatives
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Business level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Team leadership or project management experience
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Smart HR, Kinjiro, or similar
• Knowledge of labour law and HR policy practices
  

About the Company:

The company is a leader in the hospitality industry, offering a diverse range of world-class accommodation options and services. With a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences, it operates a prominent portfolio of properties across Japan and beyond.

Keywords:

人事, 給与計算, 経営管理, 税務, ホスピタリティ

Job Ref: H9YPTH