Assistant Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities ・Lead the end-to-end delivery of Year-End Tax Adjustment services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion for our clients. ・Serve as a subject matter expert on Japanese payroll and YETA, with particular depth in complex deduction areas such as housing loan deductions, expertise in elTax and YETA validations. ・Support monthly payroll processing activities to maintain service quality and meet client timelines. ・Act as a trusted client advisor, handling inquiries related to payroll, tax, and social insurance with professionalism and clarity. ・Coordinate with external tax accountants and other professional advisors as needed. ・Assist in building and supervising a small local service team, including temporary staff during peak periods. ・Work collaboratively with remote and international colleagues to drive process improvements and service excellence. ・Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on necessary actions to maintain compliance. Job Requirements Key Requirements: ・A degree in business, management, accounting, payroll etc. ・3+ years of payroll, HR, or compensation & benefits experience in an international business environment, including substantive responsibility for Year-End Tax Adjustment. ・Deep working knowledge of Japanese payroll legislation, withholding tax, and social insurance. Knowledge & Skills Required: ・Native-level Japanese and fluency in spoken & written English. ・Knowledge in Bugyo Cloud Group Shared Model is an added advantage. ・Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ・Experience coordinating or supervising a small team. ・Strong interpersonal and client communication skills. ・Comfortable working in a cross-border, matrix environment. ・Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards of service quality. ・Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions ・Working Hours: 9:30 to 18:30 Monday to Friday. ・Contract Period: Contract Worker (3 month probationary period; possibility of switching to a Permanent role after the 1st year based on performance). ・Benefits: Health Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Child Rearing Contribution, Maternity Leave, Five-Day Workweek, Winter Holidays, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave.