Sr Associate, Payroll
Core
End-to-end monthly payroll processing for ~700-900 employees across Viatris Japan subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with Japanese labor laws and tax regulations.
Role type
Senior individual contributor payroll specialist
Builds
Accurate monthly payroll runs, bonus distributions, sales incentives, and tax/social insurance filings
Domain
Healthcare / Japanese Payroll & Tax Compliance
Required skills
Japanese payroll operations, Japanese tax law (income/resident tax), social insurance compliance, year-end adjustment (nemensei), vendor management, data verification, process improvement, stakeholder support
Preferred skills
Global MNC payroll experience, payroll system implementation, Certified Public Accountant (Shakuroshi) qualification, English communication
Technologies
Payroll systems, HRIS, tax filing platforms
Responsibilities
Execute monthly payroll, bonuses, and incentives for 700-900 employees; verify vendor-calculated data for accuracy; prepare and submit tax/social insurance filings; support year-end adjustments; investigate payroll discrepancies; maintain compliance with Japanese labor laws; improve payroll processes and documentation; support employee inquiries and training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC