C&B Manager Jobs Tokyo | Compensation & Benefits

Are you an experienced Compensation & Benefits (C&B) professional looking to take the next step in your HR career? We are seeking a C&B Manager to join a prestigious global hospitality group in Tokyo. In this role, you will lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS operations while ensuring compliance with Japanese labour regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a growing international organisation, collaborating with regional headquarters and driving HR excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of compensation and benefits programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure payroll, employee benefits, working hours, and HR processes comply with Japanese labour laws and regulations.
• Support HRIS administration and contribute to HR system implementation and process improvements.
• Partner closely with local HR teams and regional headquarters to align HR policies, compensation strategies, and global standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, HR operations, and employee experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Compensation & Benefits.
• Proven hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese labour laws, payroll compliance, and employee benefits administration.
• Experience using HRIS platforms, with implementation or migration experience considered an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both local and global environments.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling confidential payroll and employee data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level.
• English: Business level.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience implementing or migrating HRIS platforms.
• Previous Compensation & Benefits experience within the hospitality, tourism, or retail industries.
• Experience working within multinational organisations and collaborating with regional or global headquarters.

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised hospitality organisation renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences and developing world-class talent. As the company continues to expand its presence across Japan and internationally, it offers employees outstanding career development opportunities, structured learning programmes, and the chance to build a long-term global career within an award-winning organisation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible work style to support work-life balance.
• Industry-leading training programmes and excellent internal career progression opportunities.
• Complimentary premium lunch provided daily.
• Join a people-first culture that values employee wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with a respected global hospitality brand during an exciting period of expansion.

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