Payroll Specialist – Japanese/English
Cinter Career
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
C++
About the role
- Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll processing for multiple client companies
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll calculations and processing
- Handle multi-state payroll operations
- Respond to day-to-day payroll-related inquiries from clients
- Review and validate payroll data and related records
- Process payroll for Japanese expatriates and assignees working in the United States
- Support shadow payroll, tax equalization, and split payroll arrangements
- Collaborate with global mobility teams and external tax advisors
- Manage payroll while considering U.S. and Japan tax and social security requirements
- Explain payroll calculations, taxes, and deductions to clients
- Support payroll setup for new clients and newly hired employees
- Collaborate with HR, benefits, and accounting teams
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
- Support payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and year-end payroll processes
- Respond to inquiries from tax authorities and support payroll audits
- Operate and support payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, and Paychex
- Document client-specific payroll processes
- Propose improvements to enhance efficiency and payroll accuracy
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in U.S. payroll operations
- Business-level or higher Japanese language proficiency
- Experience supporting expatriate or international assignee payroll
- Experience working in multi-client or complex payroll environments
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, or Paychex
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- High level of accuracy, accountability, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese expatriates
- Experience in HR consulting, payroll outsourcing, or BPO environment
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
Benefits
- Collaboration with stakeholders based in both Japan and the U.S.
- Some flexibility in working hours required to support client needs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
U.S. payroll processingmulti-state payroll operationspayroll calculationspayroll data validationshadow payrolltax equalizationsplit payroll arrangementspayroll tax filingsW-2 preparationpayroll audits
Soft skills
problem-solvingaccountabilityaccuracyindependencecommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)