アシスタントペイロールマネージャー/ Assistant Payroll Manager

An international payroll and HR services company is looking for an Assistant Payroll Manager. The selected candidate will lead Year-End Tax Adjustment services, support payroll operations, ensure compliance with Japanese payroll regulations, and provide expert payroll and tax guidance to clients. This is a hybrid setup and a contract role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Year-End Tax Adjustment services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Japanese payroll and Year-End Tax Adjustment, including housing loan deductions, elTax, and YETA validations
• Support monthly payroll processing to maintain service quality and meet client timelines
• Advise clients on payroll, tax, and social insurance enquiries
• Coordinate with external tax accountants and professional advisors
• Assist in building and supervising a local service team, including temporary staff during peak periods
• Collaborate with remote and international colleagues to improve processes and service delivery
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on actions required to maintain compliance

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of experience in payroll, HR, or compensation and benefits in an international business environment, including substantive responsibility for Year-End Tax Adjustment
• Deep working knowledge of Japanese payroll legislation, withholding tax, and social insurance
• Native level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

The company is a global provider of payroll and HR outsourcing services supporting multinational organisations with compliant workforce solutions. It delivers specialised payroll, tax, and HR expertise through an international network focused on operational excellence.

Keywords:

給与計算, 年末調整, 人事, 社会保険, 源泉徴収税, コンプライアンス, 給与管理, 福利厚生, グローバル給与, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: GPSZ2K