Lead Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Serve as a genuine subject matter expert for the country.

• Maintain and nurture existing relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.

• Execute the complete payroll process in-house, including statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.

• Ensure comprehensive data integrity and quality.

• Handle accounting and reconciliations.

• Concentrate on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Implement and enhance processes.

• Mentor and provide support to payroll specialists.

• Act as a backup for regional managers during their absence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in payroll management or a related field.

• Familiarity with payroll best practices.

• Proficient in utilizing software tools such as SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.

• Possess an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making a difference.

• A productivity enthusiast who continually seeks ways to enhance efficiency and expedite tasks.

• Understands the importance and ideal of working predominantly asynchronously.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• While remote work experience is not mandatory, it is considered advantageous.

• Exhibits strong automation skills and fluency in AI capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Learning budget.

• Home office budget and IT equipment.

• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.