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Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Singapore
Listing for: Remote
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HR Manager, HR / Recruitment Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 SGD Yearly SGD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Payroll Specialist Lead – Japan

Full‑time, fully remote position. Join Remoteņs Global Payroll Operations Team to lead payroll in Japan.

About Remote

Remote solves the biggest challenge in modern organizations – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We help businesses recruit, pay, and manageいるternational teams. Our fully remote culture spans six continents.

What this role offers you

Exciting opportunity to make a personal impact in the global employment space.

What you bring
  • Payroll management or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of payroll best practices
  • Proficient in software tools such as SAP, Excel, or Google Sheets
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
  • Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, international work environment and a passion for impact
  • Productivity geek, constantly seeking ways to improve and speed up work
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Experience working remotely is a plus, not required
Key responsibilities
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert for Japan
    • Manage relationships with key stakeholders within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering
    • Process full end‑to‑ేట payroll, statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance
    • Ensure full data integrity and quality
  • Accounting and reconciliations
  • Focus on KPIs and SLAs
  • Implement and improve processes
  • Mentor and support payroll specialists
  • Act as backup for the regional manager during absences
Practicals
  • Report to the Manager, Global Payroll Operations
  • Team:
    Payroll
  • Location:

    Anywhere in the world
  • Start date:

    As soon as possible
Application process
  • Interview with recruiter
  • Interview with future manager
  • Interview with teaminud members (no managers present)
  • .Durationbar Raiser interview
  • Prior employment verification check
Annual salary range

¥8,600,000 — ¥9,700,000 JPY

Benefits
  • Work from anywhere
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible working hours (async)
  • 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
How You’ll Plan Your Day (and Life)

We work asynchronously, krás allowing you to schedule around life rather than meetings. You’re empowered to take ownership and are encouraged to prioritize your family and fit work around your needs.

How To Apply
  • Fill out the form and upload a@example CV in PDF format
  • Submit the CV in English, the language used at Remote
  • If no updated CV, upload Linked In التك profile instead

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations as needed. All demographic data is optional and used to promote inclusivity. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

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