Payroll Specialist - Japan (Based in Malaysia)

As a Payroll Specialist focusing on Japan payroll operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while adhering to statutory regulations. This position will be based in Malaysia and will require deep expertise in Japan payroll processing and statutory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Processes company’s payroll every pay period
• Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data
• Computes employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes
• Registers/deregisters of countries’ statutory social benefits to the relevant local authorities
• Is responsible for statutory processing to ensure compliance per local requirements, such as monthly, quarterly, annual tax filings (requests relevant documentation from staff, computes relevant tax processing, produces required report/form for filing to tax authority and staff)
• Prepare final calculations for leavers, separation packages and all related submissions for regulatory filings as/when required.
• Is responsible for ensuring that staff data is updated correctly in the employee database
• Ensures payslips are generated accurately and distributed timely to all relevant staff
• Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records providing detailed breakdown if required
• Handles changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles
• Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant law
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in all payroll-related tasks
• Honours confidentiality of employees’ pay records
• Completes payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review
• Supports the HR operations in the country
• Serves as an escalation point for our clients’ employees and make sure their issues and concerns could be solved quickly
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest HR trends and regulatory changes and communicate to the teams as applicable
• Assists in other ad hoc projects as requested

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Human Resources/ Business or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years working experience with payroll background. At least 3+ years of Japan Payroll processing experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written Nihongo is essential for effective communication in this role.
• Have a deep understanding of statutory filings requirement in Japan
• Willing to explore and learn in new area and able to work under tight schedule, can handle pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent mathematical and calculation skills
• Good verbal and written communication in English
• Good time management to complete task assigned
• A good team player but able to work independently
• Integrity, positive work attitude and of pleasant character
• Flexibility/ Start-up mindset and able to perform tasks in different area

About Us 

GoGlobal is a leading global expansion service provider offering comprehensive solutions in global recruitment, employment, payroll and compliance services. As a trusted partner, we specialize in assisting businesses with their human resources, taxation, accounting, and all corporate services essential for seamless global expansions and operations. With a robust presence in over 100+ countries, our expertise extends to recruiting, employing on behalf of clients, facilitating payments, and establishing operational footholds, including legal entities, bank accounts, and ensuring annual compliance worldwide. Powered by cutting-edge technology, our solutions complement our experienced on-the-ground experts, enabling us to navigate and address the unique intricacies of each locale with a cohesive global strategy. 

Why GoGlobal 

GoGlobal, as a privately-owned company, offers its clients genuine global solutions! We stand out from the crowd as we make swift decisions aligned with our ambitions, free from outside investor pressures. This gives us the flexibility to quickly adapt to market changes and seize unique opportunities. Instead of distributing earnings to shareholders, we invest our profits back into the business, fuelling growth that’s driven by our own revenue and our team’s performance. Without expectations from external investors, we have the freedom to chart our own course and our success. Winning in our own way is what drives us.

Most importantly, our independent ownership allows us to preserve our culture that is rooted in our core values; prioritizing people, focusing on performance, embracing candor, valuing diversity, being agile and adopting a contrarian approach. With a diverse and growing team members across more than 45 countries, we embrace differences, practice empathy and encourage feedback. We operate in a trust-based environment where our team members are empowered to do their best work without the complications and challenges of navigating silos and unnecessary bureaucracy. 

Join us as we leverage innovative thinking and teamwork to explore new opportunities and possibilities! 

How we are different 

• We’re private: We totally respect that many companies raise a lot of capital and we applaud these successes. At GoGlobal, we simply like people actually in the business to control the business. 
• We’re not a rocket ship: We’re pretty happy on earth. Growth isn’t everything. 
• We’re not a tech company: We fundamentally believe that this industry cannot be replaced by tech in the foreseeable future and it’s the people that make the difference. 
• We’re profitable: We’re pretty prudent in how we spend money because we’re managing our business without outside investors. That said, we’re profitable and continue to grow sustainably. We sleep better at night knowing that we don’t have to raise money. Maybe it’s a little old school, but we believe businesses should be profitable to survive long term. 
• We’re diverse. No, really, we are. Compare the team on our website to others you know. We think you’ll agree! 
• We’re transparent: Every month we openly share our strategy and financials so you feel ownership of your role in the company’s success. 
• We’re structured as a partnership versus a corporation: We’re the only one in our industry that’s structured this way, allowing us to attract some of the best talent since everyone has the opportunity to be a partner in the firm. 
• We are the underdog: We think it’s more fun to be a pirate than to be in the navy. 

 What we offer 

• Global career: Work alongside the best talent from diverse backgrounds in a fast-expanding international business 
• Results-driven culture: Excel in a result-driven environment that recognises and rewards high performance 
• Remote work: Embrace flexibility with our remote work environment 
• Unlimited vacation: Enjoy unlimited vacation days to rest and recharge at your own pace. 
• Wifi: Get your home wifi costs covered, ensuring you are always connected. 
• Annual training: Benefit from an annual training allowance to further your professional development 

 Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now! 

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