Remote is hiring a Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan

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. What you bring - 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 with a passion for making an impact. - 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. - Writes and speaks fluent English - It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus Key responsibilities - Act as a true subject matter expert for the country - Manage existing relationships with key stakeholder 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 - Accounting/reconciliations - Focus on KPIs and SLAs - Implement and improve processes - Mentor and support payroll specialists - Back up regional managers during times of absence Practicals - You'll report to: Manager, Global Payroll Operations. - Team: Payroll - Location: Anywhere in the World - Start date: As soon as possible Application process 1. Interview with recruiter 2. Interview with future manager 3. Interview with team members (no managers present) 4. Bar Raiser Interview 5. Prior employment verification check