給与計算スペシャリスト/ Payroll Specialist
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
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: UAE5OE-9A47F18B
Date posted: 22 May 2026
Consultant: Kano Yasui
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