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給与計算スペシャリスト/ Payroll Specialist

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A leading professional services firm is looking for a Payroll Specialist (mid or senior level). The selected candidate will oversee Japan payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax and labor regulations while managing vendor coordination and employee queries.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee end-to-end Japan payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws
  • Manage employee payroll changes including new hires, exits, bonuses, and salary adjustments
  • Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing
  • Review payroll output, resolve discrepancies, and process manual payments as needed
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts and ensure correct FX rates and tax filings
  • Respond to employee inquiries and handle submissions for social insurance and government reporting

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration
  • More than 5 years of experience in processing Japan payroll
  • Experience with Workday Human Capital Management system and financial reporting system is ideal
  • Knowledge of Japan payroll
  • Familiarity with employment and payroll legislation
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Native level Japanese; fluent level English

About the Company:

A leading professional services firm based overseas. This company is known for its work in turnaround management and performance enhancement for a handful of major, large businesses across the globe.

Keywords:

アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: US24SU

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable / Receivable

Industry: Consultancy

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: US24SU-6128AAAD

Date posted: 27 June 2025

Consultant: Isamu Itosu