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給与計算スペシャリスト/ Payroll Specialist

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An international financial services company is looking for a Payroll Specialist. The selected candidate will manage payroll operations in Japan, including payroll processing, tax and social insurance reporting, payroll accounting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage all payroll activities in Japan including year-end processing, tax filing, and social insurance reporting
  • Handle payroll accounting, GL postings, reconciliation, and account reviews
  • Support payroll operations and ensure accurate and timely processing
  • Review and improve payroll processes and operational workflows
  • Manage outsourced vendors providing payroll compliance services
  • Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management and headcount reports
  • Support expatriate administration with the International Mobility Team
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of experience in HR or payroll
  • More than 3 years of Japan payroll experience
  • Knowledge of payroll, social security, and tax filing processes in Japan
  • Extensive knowledge of Japan income and resident taxes and statutory reporting
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Experience with SAP HR and/or Workday
  • Experience working in multinational companies
  • Native level Japanese; proficient in English

About the Company:

This company operates in the global financial services industry and provides a wide range of banking and investment solutions. It is recognised internationally for its strong corporate governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

Keywords:

給与計算, ペイロール, 社会保険, 税務申告, HRオペレーション, 財務会計, コンプライアンス, 監査対応, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: UAE5OE

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Compensation & Benefits

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: UAE5OE-9A47F18B

Date posted: 22 May 2026

Consultant: Kano Yasui