給与担当マネージャー/ Payroll Manager

A renowned pharmaceutical company is looking for a Payroll Manager. The chosen candidate will manage payroll operations and employee benefits administration in Japan, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for Japan in collaboration with external payroll vendors
• Validate payroll inputs and outputs, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution in compliance with Japanese labour laws and tax regulations
• Manage the payroll calendar and ensure adherence to processing deadlines
• Review and approve payroll reports, reconciliations, and payroll controls
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll vendors in Japan
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs and coordinate process improvements
• Manage local employee benefits, including health insurance, pensions, leave, and other statutory and non-statutory programs
• Coordinate benefits enrolment, changes, and terminations with external providers
• Support employees by resolving payroll and benefits-related inquiries and escalations
• Ensure payroll and benefits processes comply with Japanese labour laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and reports, including year-end tax adjustments and social insurance
• Support internal and external payroll and benefits audits
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll and benefits processes with business needs
• Provide guidance and training to HR business partners and managers on payroll and benefits matters
• Support employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, transfers, and exits, from a payroll and benefits perspective

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• More than 10 years of experience in Japan payroll and benefits administration
• Experience working with payroll vendors and managing outsourced payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of Japanese labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory benefits
• Proficient in payroll systems and MS Excel
• Proficient in Japanese and English

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a multinational company or regional payroll role
• Familiarity with Workday, SAP, or other HRIS platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

About the Company:

A thriving pharmaceutical company that contributes to the well-being of communities and patients and remains committed to providing a dynamic work environment defined by professionalism and expertise. They are a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals, and develop, manufacture, and distribute a broad range of affordable products to customers throughout all regions of the globe.

Keywords:

給与計算, 財務, 人事, 製薬, 医療, 外資系

Job Ref: 2SV43V