HR / Payroll Package Implementation Support – Nagoya, Japan

We are looking for an experienced HR and payroll professional to join a long-term project for our Japanese partner company in Nagoya. The role focuses on supporting the implementation and operation of an HR / payroll package. This position is ideal for candidates with practical experience in payroll calculation and year-end tax adjustment (年末調整), as well as basic database skills. Extensive IT experience is not required, making this an excellent opportunity for HR/payroll professionals who are interested in developing their careers in the IT field.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and proficiency
• Annual salary review and performance-based bonus
• Permanent employment with comprehensive employee benefits
• Housing and relocation support for new arrivals in Japan
• Comprehensive health, social, and employment insurance
• 120+ paid days off per year, including weekends and Japanese national holidays
• Stable, friendly working environment with limited overtime
• Opportunities to develop expertise in HR, payroll, and IT solutions

Experience

• Practical experience in payroll calculation (給与計算)
• Experience with year-end tax adjustment (年末調整)
• Experience working with databases or basic database knowledge
• Previous experience with HR / payroll systems or packages is preferred
• Extensive IT experience is not required

Language

• Japanese: Business-level communication skills required

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing or operating HR / payroll packages
• Experience with SQL or database-related tasks
• Experience working with Japanese HR, payroll, or labor management systems
• Interest in developing a career in HR technology / IT

• Support the implementation and operation of HR / payroll packages
• Support system configuration based on HR and payroll requirements
• Analyze and organize customer requirements related to payroll and HR operations
• Support payroll calculation and year-end tax adjustment processes within the system
• Work with databases to check, maintain, and manage employee and payroll-related data
• Perform data validation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Communicate with customers and project members in Japanese
• Prepare and maintain system-related documents and operational procedures

Important Notes

• This position is open only to applicants currently residing in Japan who hold a valid engineer work visa or another appropriate work status.
• Business-level Japanese communication skills are required.
• Candidates with payroll and year-end tax adjustment experience are especially encouraged to apply.
• Extensive IT experience is not required; candidates with strong HR/payroll expertise and an interest in IT are welcome.
• Please submit your CV in Japanese, including a recent photo.
• Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to candidates who do not meet the position requirements. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.