Company

JapanPayrollSpecialist

Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Japan Payroll Specialist. Skills: Payroll processing, Tax filing, Social insurance filing, Payroll accounting, Audit activities, Risk and control activities. Manage payroll functions. Calculate employee pay”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct; Achieve objectives of the organisation sub-function

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents; Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail

Eligibility Requirements

Must have Legal Right to Work in Japan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Legal Right to Work in Japan

What You'll Do.

Manage payroll functions

Calculate employee pay

Maintain accurate payroll records

Process payroll for hourly

and commissioned employees

Administer employee payroll records

Troubleshoot payroll issues

Provide guidance and support to employees on payroll matters

Manage compliance related statutory filings

Manage replies to Government institution notices

Perform payroll statutory reporting and filing

Liaise with relevant local tax authorities

Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard

Drive continuous improvement

Develop technical expertise in work area

Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities

Embed new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation

Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls

Deliver work in line with relevant rules

regulation and codes of conduct

Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function

Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function

Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions

Communicate complex / sensitive information

Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function

Manage monthly payroll processing in Japan

Manage income & resident taxes filing & reporting in Japan

Manage social insurances filing & reporting in Japan

Manage payroll accounting in Japan

Manage yearend filing & reporting in Japan

Manage audit activities (internal / external / statutory / regulatory) in Japan

Manage conformance testing for risk & control activities in Japan

Support regional initiatives

Participate in project activity as Subject Matter Expertise of Japan Payroll

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with other functions and business areas; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; Build a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation; Be part of the regional HR Operations leadership team

Communication Scope

Communicate complex / sensitive information

Full Job Description

# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To manage payroll functions, including calculating employee pay, withholding taxes, and any other deductions, as well as maintaining accurate payroll records for the business. **Accountabilities** * Processing of payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees, calculating tax and other contributions, withholding, and paying out as appropriate. * Employee payroll record administration and troubleshooting. * Guidance and support to employees on all payroll matters, including queries related to calculations of salaries and wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions. * Compliance related statutory filings including the management of the reply to Government institution notices related to all Statutory obligations. * Payroll statutory reporting and filing including liaison with relevant local tax authorities. **Analyst Expectations** * To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. * Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise * Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise * They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. * OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. * Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. * Partner with other functions and business areas. * Takes responsibility for end results o

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