Payroll Compliance Analyst

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 52 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

⭐ About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, globally recognized leader in payroll and workforce solutions. They are revolutionizing how companies hire and manage talent worldwide. Their mission is to empower businesses to build and scale teams without borders. They offer a cutting-edge platform that simplifies hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance in over 150 countries.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Product Specialists to understand country-specific payroll compliance requirements and translate them into technical specifications for development of the country’s payroll engine.
• Educate Product team on legislation, ensure the correct implementation of technical specifications by the Development team through testing
• Develop and maintain legislative specifications for reports and integrations and ensure new in-country requirements are addressed in product for ongoing compliance.
• Ensures continuous upskilling and compliance awareness of Product team by collaborating on new in-country requirements.

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 4+ years of payroll experience in Japan and advanced knowledge of local payroll tax
• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately
• Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong proficiency in English
• Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage
• Experience supporting the design, build and implementation of a multi-region Payroll Solution is an advantage

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

Originally posted on Himalayas