Payroll Senior Analyst (Japanese Speaker)

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

Payroll activities for Japan

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

HR Shared Service Operations

• Responsible for completing the payroll run and all subsequent activities that includes payroll results validation, salary disbursement, payroll posting to Finance as well as statutory submission as per the agreed service levels for payroll managed by SSC.

• Liaise closely with the payroll-outsourced vendors (for countries utilizing outsource vendor) to perform the relevant payroll validation and ensure accuracy of the payroll results before requesting for approval of the payroll results.

• Provide resolution to relevant payroll queries escalated from the service desk team.

• Contribute to issues resolution during internal payroll process and HR review meetings.

• Work closely with HR Shared Service Centre Payroll Team Lead to execute any process improvements within the department.

• Perform regular updates and enhancements to job aids, standard operating procedures, FAQs, knowledge database and other reference materials to assist in resolving employee enquiries and issues.

• Support HR Shared Service Centre Payroll Team Lead in any providing the relevant information or documentations required by internal / external auditors to assist with the periodic audit reviews.

HR Shared Service Transition

Support the setup activities of a HR Shared Service which includes the following but not limited to:

• Transition activities across APAC ensuring compliance to standardized processes as well as statutory regulations.

• Support the implementation of HR Shared Services supporting tools and technologies

• Support key activities (i.e. training and etc) for a successful transition to the shared service center.

Are you a MATCH?

The successful candidate should have:

• 3-5 years of payroll operations experience. Experience in a shared services environment or large organisations and payroll experience for Japan will be an advantage.

• Candidate with junior experience or fresh graduates who are proficient in Japanese Language are welcome to apply.

• Experience in liaising with outsourced payroll providers and country authorities.

• Experience in processing payroll and end-to-end payroll activities.

• Experience with payroll and labour regulations - particularly for Japan

• Strong communication skills in English and Japanese languages, both written and spoken.

• Knowledge in payroll systems to perform the relevant payroll activities.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office / Google suite of software particularly Excel / Sheets.

• High level of discretion and confidentiality with the handling of the payroll data and results.

• Knowledge of data privacy act and other payroll related regulations.

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Office location is accessible via MRT (Bandar Utama station)

• Highly engaged and empowered work culture

• Dynamic multinational team of more than 14 nationalities

• Continuous learning & development

We take care of our employees:

• Medical card coverage for self and dependents (outpatient and inpatient)

• Extended health & flexi benefits coverage (Child's specialist claim, Pap Smear, Mammogram, Self Relaxation Expenses, Fur Benefits etc.)

• Monthly NICE Program activities for team bonding and well-being lifestyles

About Air Liquide
 

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scient