Job Description

The Payroll Country Owner (PCO) - Japan is a key role responsible for defining the local payroll country setup of Alight Pay and maintaining its ongoing health. They provide payroll expertise and outputs to deliver compliant country payroll calculations, legal compliance into the core pay engine, and maintain the country standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns the payroll solution for the country.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for sales on the specifics of the country solution.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and ensures their incorporation into country payroll standards and workbooks.
• Ensures accurate documentation for country standard payroll processing.
• Collaborates with project management teams in activating new customers to the tool.
• Reviews account status and participates in service review meetings with clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral).
• Proficiency in Japanese language (Nihongo).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Country legislation expertise.
• Experience in HR Consulting, payroll, and outsourcing industries.
• A solutions-based thinker with strong analytical skills.

Work Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in a payroll role.
• Business analysis experience.
• Proven experience working in a global organization with a multi-cultural environment.

This role offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous opportunities for growth within a growing worldwide organization.