Payroll Specialist Lead

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

📋 Description

• Serve as a true subject matter expert for Japan.

• Cultivate and manage ongoing relationships with essential stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.

• Oversee the complete in-house payroll process, encompassing statutory filing obligations, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.

• Ensure the utmost data integrity and quality.

• Manage accounting and reconciliation tasks.

• Focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Implement and enhance operational processes.

• Mentor and provide support to payroll specialists.

• Assist regional managers during their absences.

• Report directly to the Manager of Global Payroll Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in payroll management or a related field.

• Familiarity with payroll best practices.

• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

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

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work setting.

• Productivity-driven approach with a focus on continuous process enhancement.

• Capability to work largely in an asynchronous manner.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Strong skills in automation and AI, with fluency in AI technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work from any location.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Budget allocated for co-working spaces, learning, and wellness (including gym memberships).

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options available.

• Home office budget and IT equipment provided.

• Commitment to life-work balance.

• Employee Resource Groups (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech).

• Accommodation support during interviews and beyond.