Manager, Japan Payroll

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As the Japan Payroll Manager, you will oversee local payroll operations in Japan, ensuring adherence to Japan’s labor regulations and the company’s compensation policies. Proficiency in Japan’s taxation and social insurance is essential. You will provide guidance and support for the processing of compensation, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests. Additionally, you will implement payroll strategies and maintain operational procedures to support payroll processing and reconciliations.

You will be responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including those overseas, to uphold the rigor of Japanese law and the high-quality standards expected by our employees in Japan.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of payroll services, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with Japan’s labor regulations and the company’s wage policies.
• Offer guidance and support for processing compensation, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures to support efficient payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Oversee all reconciliations related to compensation and equity, benefits, time and attendance, interface files, and payment requests.
• Manage outsourced vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and regional business partners to implement and sustain global programs within the region.
• Ensure operations and deliverables align with or surpass organizational goals.
• Lead the management, development, communication, and continuous improvement of payroll operations processes.
• Coordinate both in-house and outsourced payroll providers.
• Use metrics to drive performance, identify trends, and facilitate process improvements, calling out issues with proposed solutions as necessary.
• Develop internal and external communications regarding payroll matters.
• Manage reconciliation and control reports, including gross payroll, tax deductions, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain compliance for all assigned payroll processes.
• Support audits, including government audits.
• Improve payroll team performance to increase effectiveness and efficiency, aligning with the strategic direction set by the global payroll director.
• Engage closely with external partners, vendors, and government institutions.
• Collaborate with contact center teams (domestic and international) using the Tier model to address employee inquiries and improve service quality.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience.
• Fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Knowledge of SAP/Workday HCM is advantageous.
• Familiarity with contact center applications, particularly case management, is beneficial.
• Proven experience in payroll operations or service center roles.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, colleagues, and vendors.
• A proactive approach to resolving customer inquiries and requests promptly.
• A track record of developing and improving payroll processes to optimize efficiency and service quality.
• Successful management of multiple priorities and projects, ensuring effective delivery and implementation.
• In-depth understanding of payroll process controls, compliance, and regulations.
• Robust leadership capabilities, including the ability to guide, mentor, and delegate, sharing knowledge and expertise as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, or Engineering.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

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