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日本ペイロール・マネージャー/ Manager, Japan Payroll

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A foreign semiconductor manufacturer is searching for a Manager, Japan Payroll role. The chosen applicant will manage the delivery of payroll services, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the delivery of payroll services, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance
  • Offer guidance and support for processing compensation, benefits, time and attendance
  • Implement and maintain operational procedures to support efficient payroll processing and reconciliations
  • Oversee all reconciliations related to compensation and equity, benefits, time and attendance
  • Manage outsourced vendor relationships
  • Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (COEs) and regional business partners to implement global programs within the region
  • Ensure operations and deliverables align with or surpass organisational goals
  • Lead the management, development, communication, and continuous improvement of payroll operations processes
  • Use metrics to drive performance, identify trends, and facilitate process improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, human resource management, or engineering
  • More than 5 years of payroll management experience
  • Proven experience in payroll operations or service centre roles
  • In-depth understanding of payroll process controls, compliance, and regulations
  • Knowledge of SAP or Workday HCM is advantageous
  • Familiarity with contact centre applications, particularly case management, is a plus
  • Fluent level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

A multinational corporation that produces a wide range of semiconductor devices, this company is among the top organisations in its field. It operates a wide global network employing tens of thousands and has received awards for its innovations in the semiconductor industry.

Keywords:

給与計算, 経営, 財務, 人事, 半導体, メーカー, 外資系

Job Ref: J7HHG4

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Compensation & Benefits

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: J7HHG4-DACE29FA

Date posted: 7 June 2025

Consultant: Julia Mae Tetsukawa