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Posted June 23, 2026 · 51 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Est. expiry July 28, 2026

Payroll Specialist Lead

Payroll Specialist Lead - Japan (Individual Contributor)
Remote - Japan
Remote · Technology
Full-time · Senior
English, Japanese
No People Management
No degree required
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Payroll Specialist Lead

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Japan"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 89% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€6,945–€7,523). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 1 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Payroll Specialist Lead
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Remote - Japan€6,945/per month€7,234/per month€7,523/per month
From job ad (Senior)€717/per month€763/per month€808/per month
About the role

What this job can offer you This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Specialist Lead joining our Global Payroll Operations Team. What you bring Payroll management or equivalent experience Knowledge of payroll best practices. Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet. An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact. Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work. You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously. Writes and speaks fluent English It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilities and AI fluency. Key responsibilities Act as a true subject matter expert for the country Manage existing relationships with key stakeholder within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers. Process full end to end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance. Ensure full data integrity and quality Accounting/reconciliations Focus on KPIs and SLAs Implement and improve processes Mentor and support payroll specialists Back up regional managers during times of absence

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
  • Manage existing relationships with key stakeholder within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers.
  • Process full end to end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance.
  • Ensure full data integrity and quality
  • Accounting/reconciliations
  • Focus on KPIs and SLAs
  • Implement and improve processes
  • Mentor and support payroll specialists
  • Back up regional managers during times of absence

Requirements

  • Payroll management or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of payroll best practices
  • Proficient in using SAP, Excel / Google Sheet
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in fast-paced international environment
  • Demonstrates automation and AI capabilities and AI fluency
  • Fluent English

Skills & Technologies

SAPExcelGoogle Sheets

Education Level

No degree required
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