Payroll & Benefit Manager

Global Luxury Goods Company, WFH x 1, Up to 14M

Your new company

A large, globally connected organisation with a strong international footprint and a stable, long-term presence in Japan. The business operates in a highly professional environment, values accuracy and compliance, and offers strong internal mobility and collaboration across global teams.

Your new role

  • Oversee day-to-day payroll and benefits operations
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality across social insurance and benefit processes
  • Coordinate closely with payroll operations and external vendors
  • Manage data entry, checks, applications, and documentation workflows
  • Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions
  • Lead process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manage benefits-related projects end-to-end (planning → execution → delivery)

What you'll need to succeed

  • Native-level Japanese; English reading and writing capability
  • Experience in payroll, benefits, or HR operations
  • Strong hands-on knowledge in at least one area: payroll or benefits (social insurance, DC/DB)
  • Experience supporting 300+ employee organisations (large-scale preferred)
  • Solid understanding of labour law and social insurance systems

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary: up to 14M
  • Hybrid work style (1 day per week WFH)
  • Full flex-time working arrangement
  • International working environment with daily English exposure
  • Highly supportive and professional HR leadership
  • Strong internal mobility and long-term career development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can reach out to us at +81 03 3560 2965 or email
Jannie.Nguyen@hays.co.jp. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new HR position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Note:
Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
Inner Tokyo
Specialism
HR
Pay
Up to 14M
Ref:
1126753

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jannie Nguyen, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tokyo Head Office
Izumi Garden Tower 38th Floor, 1-6-1 Roppongi

Telephone: +81 3 3560 2965

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