Payroll Manager Japan (Fixed Contract)

• Support ES Japan team to manage payroll related activities efficiently

• Contribute to ES process optimization and ensure proper execution of payroll project.

• Implement sufficient actions to secure compliance, and support government and Company audit

• Ensure the accuracy of the payroll

Main Responsibility

• Manage Payroll in charge of the execution of operational Payroll activities, conduct monthly payroll monitoring to secure payroll accuracy, on-time delivery, figures consistency.
• Organized Payroll plan and annual payroll calendar with key events trackable
• Strong execution on payroll related policies and rules
• Act proactively in issues required X-team efforts, e.g., with Finance/HR, remove barriers and find win-win solutions
• Compliance: implement sufficient actions to secure compliance, and support government and Company audit
• Well acknowledged of local regulatory and able to take comprehensive action on daily practice to ensure compliance, stay abreast of the latest developments, best practices and trends in their domains to bring leading edge expertise including legal/compliance topics
• Processes and tools enhancement, set up more efficient processes & tools with a continuous improvement approach, identify potential risk and develop preventive measures, able to solve problems quickly when unexpected situation appeared
• Payroll handbook for teams’ operation, with rules, instructions and red lines stated
• Contribute to Payroll related projects
• Monitor service level and team performance, equip payroll teams with solid skills and strong sense of local regulation

Academic Requirement
・University Degree Technical Skills and Experiences required
・Japanese is the primary working language of this position
・Good command of oral and written English
・Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Power point: particularly in Excel, with proficiency in Pivot tables, functions, and VBA knowledge preferred)
・Strong knowledge of payroll processes, social insurance, systems, and local regulations
・Familiarity with concepts like "gross-up" and/or "high-pot tax" is preferred
・Business partnering and service-oriented mindset
・Analytical mindset
・Continuous improvement skills
・Leadership / Team management / Community animation Competencies to be successful on the job
・Strong knowledge of payroll, systems and data
・Business partnering and service-oriented mindset
・Ability to analyze and execute improvement opportunities
・Ability to prioritize and deliver timely while accurately
・Problem-solving and pragmatic
・Good communication skills and be proactive
・Teamwork and Collaboration – Fostering an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.
・Ability to manage stake holders

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

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Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.