Job Description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87  jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Operations Manager to lead and manage payroll delivery for our outsourcing business, with a particular focus on operations in China. This role is based in Japan and will serve as a key liaison between our clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for clients with employees in China, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations
• Act as the primary point of contact for client escalations and inquiries related to payroll.
• Monitor and improve payroll processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and IT to support payroll-related initiatives.
• Ensure timely reporting and reconciliation of payroll data.
• Lead audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance and training to junior payroll staff or support teams as needed.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multinational or outsourcing environment.
• Strong understanding of Japan payroll regulations and practices.
• Fluency in Japanese and English is a must: Mandarin is highly preferred but not mandatory
• Experience working with payroll systems and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with payroll software and tools (Bugyo, Money Forward, SAP, etc.)
• Project management experience in payroll transitions or implementations.
• Experience in client-facing roles or service delivery.
• at least 2 years experience in a Japanese Outsourcing firm
• At least 2 years managerial experience leading a team

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Unique opportunity to remotely lead a team of highly skilled professionals in China
• Design and Implement your "Payroll Delivery" and "Payroll Oerations" schemes to clients
• International Exposure
• Flexible Work Arrangement
• and more!

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

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