Manager, Japan Payroll

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As the Japan Payroll Manager, you will oversee local payroll operations in Japan, ensuring adherence to Japan’s labor regulations and the company’s compensation policies. Proficiency in Japan’s taxation and social insurance is essential. You will provide guidance and support for the processing of compensation, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests. Additionally, you will implement payroll strategies and maintain operational procedures to support payroll processing and reconciliations.

You will be responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including those overseas, to uphold the rigor of Japanese law and the high-quality standards expected by our employees in Japan.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities :

• Manage the delivery of payroll services, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with Japan’s labor regulations and the company’s wage policies.
• Offer guidance and support for processing compensation, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures to support efficient payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Oversee all reconciliations related to compensation and equity, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests.
• Manage outsourced vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and regional business partners to implement and sustain global programs within the region.
• Ensure operations and deliverables align with or surpass organizational goals.
• Lead the management, development, communication, and continuous improvement of payroll operations processes.
• Coordinate both in-house and outsourced payroll providers.
• Use metrics to drive performance, identify trends, and facilitate process improvements, calling out issues with proposed solutions as necessary.
• Develop internal and external communications regarding payroll matters.
• Manage reconciliation and control reports, including gross payroll, tax deductions, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain compliance for all assigned payroll processes.
• Support audits, including government audits.
• Improve payroll team performance to increase effectiveness and efficiency, aligning with the strategic direction set by the global payroll director.
• Engage closely with external partners, vendors, and government institutions.
• Collaborate with contact center teams (domestic and international) using the Tier model to address employee inquiries and improve service quality.

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