Senior Payroll Expert, Japan Payroll

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Senior Payroll Expert is a highly experienced professional who serves as the primary authority on multi-country payroll operations. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to optimize payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions. The Senior Payroll Expert leads complex implementations, drives innovation in payroll delivery, and mentors other team members while maintaining hands-on involvement in critical payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments

• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing

• Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency

• Stay informed of relevant Japanese regulatory and policy changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams

• Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on Japan payroll and HR matters

• Respond to complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution

• 8+ years of experience processing payroll for multiple entities and countries

• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR in Japan

• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills