Part-Time Payroll Specialist (Bilingual – English/Japanese)
Location: Houston, TX (In-office initially; remote transition after onboarding)
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
Position Overview
Client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations on a part-time basis. This role will begin in-office in Houston for training and onboarding (approximately 1–2 months), then transition to a remote work arrangement. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Japanese and has experience managing payroll processes accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Process employee payroll accurately and on time
- Maintain payroll records, including wages, deductions, and tax information
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Assist with payroll audits and reporting
- Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries
- Coordinate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related matters
- Support data entry and updates in payroll systems
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Japanese (required)
- Previous payroll or accounting experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Additional Details
- In-office presence required in Houston during initial training period
- Opportunity to transition to a fully remote role after onboarding
- Consistent weekday schedule within core business hours