Payroll Manager

Job Description

• Manage and oversee payroll processes for multiple countries in the APAC region, with primary focus on Japan
• Extensive knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and best practices related to payroll and compensation & benefits administration
• Review and maintain payroll records and reports
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll processes
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure payroll systems are optimized for efficiency
• Lead in audit requests for countries under the role’s responsibility
• Lead in payroll implementation projects for countries in APAC under the role’s responsibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on APAC region
• Previous experience of payroll in APAC is essential
• Strong understanding of international payroll practices and regulations
• Experience managing a team of payroll professionals
• Proficient in using payroll and HRIS software, with the ability to analyze and interpret payroll and HR data (Workday and ADP GlobalView and Celergo preferred)
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with local and regional HR teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or similar function
• Fluency in English and Japanese preferred

Additional Information

Job Summary

• Estimated Annual Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000
• Monthly Salary: ¥600,000+ (Determined based on experience and skills)
• Hiring Company: Western Digital Technologies, LLC
• Work Location Details: 1 Kirihara-cho, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa (10 minutes by bus from Shonandai Station)
• Work Hours: 8:45 - 17:15 (1-hour break) *Actual work 7 hours 30 minutes/day
• Allowances:
  • Commuting Allowance: Up to ¥150,000/month (Commuting by train, bus, or private car (gasoline cost provided) is acceptable)
  • Relocation Assistance: For those requiring relocation upon joining the company (according to company regulations)
    • Moving Allowance: ¥450,000 for single individuals/unaccompanied; ¥750,000 for accompanied by family
    • Housing Allowance: Up to 6 years from the date of joining
• Salary Increase: Yes
• Bonuses: Twice a year (Incentive Bonus)
• Holidays and Leave:
  • Complete Two-Day Weekend: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End Holidays, Summer Holidays, Golden Week Holidays
  • Annual Paid Holidays: 126 days (2025 actual results)
  • Leave Systems: Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Congratulatory/Condolence Leave, Refresh Leave, Family Care Leave, Childbirth Leave, etc.
    • Paid Leave: Initial year: 2-24 days depending on the month of joining (24 days from January of the following year)
    • Sick Leave: Can be used for colds, illnesses, or injuries; 5 days granted annually
• Insurance: Health Insurance (Health Insurance Union), Employee Pension, Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Insurance
• Employee Benefits:
  • Retirement/Pension System: Severance Pay, Defined Benefit Corporate Pension, Defined Contribution Pension (401K)
  • Employee Savings Plan
  • Company Stock Purchase Plan
  • Bereavement/Celebration/Sympathy Money
  • Group Insurance (Group Life/Group Medical Insurance)
• Probationary Period: Yes (3 months after joining)
• Selection Process:
  • Document Screening (Resume, Work History)
  • 2-3 Interviews (In-person/Online)
  • Application Documents: Resume, Work History (in Japanese), and English Resume
  • English Interview: Scheduled

Additional Details

• Department:
• Industry: Computer Hardware
• Function: Human Resources
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
• Type of Employment: Full-time
• Language: English
• Posted by:
• Remote: Yes