Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan - Remote

Overview

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Specialist Lead joining our Global Payroll Operations Team.

In Short

• Act as a true subject matter expert for the country.
• Manage existing relationships with key stakeholders within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers.
• Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality.
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Implement and improve processes.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists.
• Back up regional managers during times of absence.
• Work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Write and speak fluent English.

Requirements

• Payroll management or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Flexible working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options.
• Learning budget.
• Home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.