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Senior Payroll Expert, Japan Payroll

Deel· Payroll Operations - APAC
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Remotefull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

The Senior Payroll Expert is a highly experienced professional responsible for managing multi-country payroll operations, with a focus on Japan, combining technical expertise with strategic process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing
  • Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
  • Stay informed of relevant Japanese regulatory and policy changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams
  • Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on Japan payroll and HR matters
  • Respond to complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • 8+ years of experience processing payroll for multiple entities and countries
  • Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR in Japan
  • Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Skills

Required:Payroll ProcessingJapanese Payroll RegulationsCommunication Skills

Benefits

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location
  • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country
  • Flexible remote work including optional WeWork access
Last updated Mar 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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