Specialist, Payroll (Japan)

As a Payroll Specialist for Japan, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees. This role requires a solid understanding of Japan’s payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor standards. You will support the Payroll Manager by handling day-to-day payroll activities, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll operations for Japan, including payroll calculations, adjustments, and distribution.
• Support the Payroll Manager in coordinating with vendors for payroll-related activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll and employee information in the local payroll system.
• Conduct payroll testing and system updates as required to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle statutory filings, including but not limited to social insurance, labor insurance, Year-end tax adjustment, and other regulatory submissions.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of payroll reports and related documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, providing support and resolving issues promptly.
• Participate in the preparation of annual payroll activities, audits, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations in Japan.
• Collaborate with the HR and Finance teams to provide insights into compensation trends and benefits administration.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll processing experience in Japan.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Japanese and English.
• Strong understanding of Japanese payroll regulations, social insurance, and tax laws.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications and experience with payroll systems.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Having a Labor and Social Insurance Attorney certification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of payroll operations in other countries is an advantage.

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

OVERVIEW

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

No timesheets.

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations.
• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success.
• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
• We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

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