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.