Prime Payroll Lead - Japanese Speaking

ManpowerGroup Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Prime Payroll Lead fluent in Japanese to oversee payroll operations. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in payroll management, particularly in leadership within outsourced functions. You will ensure compliance with local and regional payroll legislation while fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, adept at engaging with senior stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing client satisfaction and operational excellence in payroll services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Mobile Plan Allowance

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years in payroll, leadership experience in an outsourced function.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (JLPT N1/N2).

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations ensuring compliance with local and regional standards.
• Cultivate client relationships to support long-term engagement.

Skills

Payroll Management

Legislative Knowledge

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Data Security

Education

University Degree

Professional Certification

Tools

SAP ECP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Prime Payroll Lead - Japanese Speaking
Employment Location: Kuala Lumpur City Center
Salary Package: RM 18,500 – RM 24,000 with Performance Bonus available.
Working Days / Hours: Mon – Fri
Reporting date: As Soon as possible

Allowances:

1. Candidates based in Klang Valley and come to office 3 days a week. The allowance is for travelling and car park. Eligible RM 9000 per annum.
2. If outside of Klang Valley (and hence expected to WFH most time), will only be eligible for RM 3,000 per annum for mobile plan allowance.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years working on payrolls, in an outsourced function and in a leadership role.
• Strong legislative knowledge of key local and regional payrolls.
• Experience in developing and cultivating relationships that support our clients, with the vision of supporting our customer for life approach.
• SAP ECP Experience.
• Deep understanding of payroll and country-specific business processes, experienced in managing process excellence, data security and compliance with global and regional standards.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to present and communicate to senior stakeholders.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

• University degree.
• Professional certification (or equivalent), or proactively seeking to qualify.
• Fluent in English, and another local/regional language (Japanese) at JLPT N1/N2.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Contact:
Japanese speaker 日本語 ポジション
Recruitment manager - Japanese
Yu Akiyama
[e-mail]