Payroll clerk
きゅうよがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Clerical position responsible for a company's payroll calculation and payment operations.
Description
Payroll clerks base salary calculations on employee attendance, overtime, vacations, etc., apply deductions for income tax, resident tax, and social insurance premiums, issue payslips, and handle payment processing. They also manage bank transfer procedures, withholding tax, preparation and submission of year-end adjustment documents, various labor and social insurance procedures, and respond to inquiries from inside and outside the company. Accurate numerical management using payroll software or Excel is required.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud-based payroll systems and RPA, payroll calculation operations are becoming automated, while a shift to higher-value tasks such as labor management and consulting is required. In the medium to long term, data analysis skills and IT skills are expected to increase in importance.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Prioritizes accuracy / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
給与事務スタッフ → 人事事務担当者 → 給与係リーダー → 人事マネージャー
Required Skills
Excel (Advanced) / Income tax and resident tax knowledge / Payroll software operation / Social insurance and labor insurance procedures
Recommended Skills
Communication tool utilization / ERP HR payroll / English (reading and writing) / Excel (Advanced)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small calculation errors can lead to trouble. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate numerical processing ability is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine work, so little creativity is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so little physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification
- Payroll Calculation Proficiency Test
- Social Insurance Labor Consultant
Aliases
- Payroll calculation clerk
- Payroll staff
- Payroll staff member
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- Accounting clerk
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