Tory Burch Payroll Associate

About Tory Burch

Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Japan employees through outsourced payroll vendors.
• Review and validate vendor payroll calculations for new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, allowances, leave records, and overtime payments.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing in compliance with the Japan Labor Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Local Tax Act and bylaws, Social Insurance regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with the payroll vendor and Finance on statutory filings and payments, including income tax withholding, resident tax, social insurance, labor insurance, and year-end tax adjustment.
• Maintain payroll documentation, audit trails, and records in accordance with company policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and provide payroll-related documentation as required.
• Provide payroll support for additional APAC countries as the role’s scope expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent payroll administration experience will also be considered.
• At least 8 years of payroll administration experience handling Japan payroll for multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of Japan payroll legislation, labor laws, tax regulations, social insurance, labor insurance, and year-end tax adjustment.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, or Jobcan preferred.
• Excellent-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Independent and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience

At least 8 years of payroll administration experience handling Japan payroll for multinational companies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent payroll administration experience will also be considered.

Benefits

Generous employee discount; access to exclusive sample sales; free on-demand executive coaching; benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and wellness.

Culture

Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.

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