Role Summary:
Carrier Business Services - Payroll Function currently requires an experienced Leader to service our Japan employee population, based out of Japan (Osaki, Tokyo).
Key Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee a team of payroll specialists who process payrolls for Carrier employees located in different prefectures in Japan and in different entities; ensure accurate and timely pay processing, review and approve payments, troubleshoot payroll issues, and resolve concerns and issues
• Oversee time & attendance (T&A) operations, including validation of time data, configuration changes and troubleshoot attendance concerns and issues
• Develop the Japan team, providing both hands-on support when required, coaching and supervising, to help them to operate payroll and T&A tasks effectively
• Develop procedures and supervise the preparation, documentation and disbursement of all payroll payments, taxes, social security administration and employee benefit payments and all payroll-related disbursements to third party
• Project manage any new T&A/Payroll-related system initiatives to ensure a smooth implementation
• Govern and evaluate current processes, and works closely with third party payroll provider to ensure operating efficiency improvements
• Develop various controlling systems and techniques to ensure payroll activities are conducted accurately and compliantly in accordance with relevant regulations, laws and standards
• Ensure the monthly local/expatriate payroll data, is reported to the social security company and tax vendor timely
• Provides technical expertise and advice to senior management on all matters related to the payroll and T&A operations and responds to complex queries from senior management
• Oversees annual government filings and ensures processing of same in a timely and accurate manner
• Work closely and provide payroll data to other key departments within the organization and other business units
• Ensure payroll policies and procedures are aligned with legislation and relevant collective agreement requirements and company policies.
• Provide timely information to compliance with all audit and ethical controls
• Implements and monitors the effectiveness of recommendations made through periodic reviews and audits. Liaise with Finance Department to implement recommendations
Qualifications:
• University degree and/or diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, Business, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of full-time Payroll and T&A experience in a foreign MNC with knowledge of local payroll regulations in Japan (Labor rule/Social Security Rule) would be an advantage
• Fluency in Japanese with strong communication and interpersonal skills (Communicate with the authority/Payroll vendors/Social Security company/all levels of the organization in Japanese) [Fluency in English would be an added advantage.]
• Experience in leading and developing a team in Japan
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities
Our offerings include:
• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefits package
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• A culture of performance & accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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