Sr. Associate, Payroll

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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Fashion
The Role
Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Japan and additional APAC countries, coordinating outsourced vendors and Finance. Validate payroll calculations, manage statutory filings and payments, maintain compliant records and audit trails, and support internal and external audits. The role requires expertise in Japanese payroll legislation, taxes, social insurance, labor insurance, year-end tax adjustments, vendor management, confidential information, and multinational payroll operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

  • Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
  • We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
  • Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
  • We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

A Day in the Life:

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee and manage payroll processing and vendors services for Japan and any additional countries assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Japan employees through outsourced payroll vendors.

· Review and validate payroll calculations from outsourced payroll vendors, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, allowances, leave records, and overtime payments.

· Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule in compliance with Japan Labor Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Local Tax Act / Bylaws, Social Insurance regulations, and company policies.

· Work with payroll vendor and Finance on statutory filings and payments, including income tax withholding, resident tax, social insurance, labor insurance, and year-end tax adjustment

· Maintain payroll documentation, audit trails, and records in accordance with company policies and local regulatory requirements.

· Assist in internal and external audits and provide payroll-related documentation as required.

· Provide payroll support for additional countries within the APAC region as the scope of the role expands.

To Land This Role:

EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent payroll administration experience will also be considered.

· 8+ years of payroll administration experience, handling Japan payroll for multinational companies.

· Strong knowledge of Japan payroll legislation, labor laws, tax regulations, social insurance, labor insurance, and year-end tax adjustment

· Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors

· Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, Jobcan is preferred

· Excellent-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Independent, detail-oriented with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

How We Work Together

  • Adaptable – We change before we have to
  • Entrepreneurial – We own it
  • Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
  • Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
  • Live the Values – We show up for each other
  • Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent payroll administration experience
  • 8+ years of payroll administration experience handling Japan payroll for multinational companies
  • Strong knowledge of Japan payroll legislation, labor laws, tax regulations, social insurance, labor insurance, and year-end tax adjustment
  • Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors
  • Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, or Jobcan
  • Excellent-level Japanese communication skills, written and verbal
  • Business-level English communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to manage confidential information and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Tory Burch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tory Burch and has not been reviewed or approved by Tory Burch.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of around 16 weeks and family‑building resources indicate meaningful support for growing families.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance, and access to mental‑health supports, point to a comprehensive core health package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, paid volunteer days, and seasonal half‑day Fridays underscore a well‑rounded time‑off offering.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,206 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. The company launched with a small boutique on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan and has since grown into a global business with more than 300 boutiques across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Australia. In addition, the brand is available at over 3,000 department and specialty stores worldwide. Toryburch.com, which launched in 2004, is the company’s ecommerce site and home to Tory Daily, an online magazine with original content. The company also has websites in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Since its launch, Tory Burch has entered into new categories: with eyewear in partnership with Luxottica in 2009, timepieces with Fossil in 2014 and beauty with Shiseido beginning in 2020. In 2015, the company launched Tory Sport, a collection inspired by the grace and strength of athletes that balances high-tech functional fabrics with classic design and a retro vibe. Categories include Coming & Going, Running, Studio, Tennis and Golf. Tory Burch has been recognized by the fashion industry with numerous awards, including the CFDA for Accessory Designer of the Year; Accessory Brand Launch of the Year from Accessories Council of Excellence; and Rising Star award from Fashion Group International. The brand is dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship through the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. The Foundation, which launched in 2009, provides women entrepreneur

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