Payroll Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A clerical position that specializes in payroll processing for employees in companies or organizations, handling everything from aggregating attendance data to calculating social insurance premiums and taxes, payment procedures, and year-end adjustments.
Description
Payroll clerks aggregate data on employees' working hours, various allowances, and deductions, and use payroll software to calculate gross pay and deductions. They also handle tasks related to tax laws and social insurance systems, such as calculating social insurance premiums and income tax, payroll transfer procedures, year-end adjustments, and preparation of statutory reports. They respond to legal amendments and changes in company regulations, provide guidance to employees, coordinate with other departments and external organizations, and carry out their duties while maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of information.
Future Outlook
While automation will advance with the spread of cloud-based payroll software and RPA, demand for personnel with specialized knowledge in handling legal amendments and exceptions is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Confidentiality Awareness / Deadline Compliance Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Discretionary Labor System / Full-time / Outsourcing / Remote / Shift
Career Path
HR Clerk → General Affairs Staff → Labor Management Staff → HR Consultant → HR Manager
Required Skills
Attendance Management System / Excel (Advanced) / Payroll Software Operation / Tax Law and Social Insurance Law
Recommended Skills
Communication Tool Utilization / English (Reading/Writing) / RPA Tools / VBA (Automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Payroll errors greatly affect employee trust. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accuracy in numerical processing and basic arithmetic is required for payroll calculations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks with little need for new idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- MOS (Excel)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (Level 3 & 2)
- Payroll Practice Ability Certification Exam
Aliases
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Officer
- ペイロールクラーク
Related Jobs
- Accounting Staff
- General Affairs Clerk
- HR Personnel
- Labor Management Staff