EMEA Payroll Specialist

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The Role

As Netflix continues its global growth, we continue to look for the best and brightest talent to scale with our growth. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support our EMEA Payroll operations based in our Philippines office.This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with the Global Payroll team and colleagues across different regions and time zones globally.

The ideal candidate will have experience executing end-to-end Payroll operations: data collection, check and controls, payments processing, employee queries and month-end close. He or she will have a natural intellectual curiosity, robust analytical skills, and a strong desire to drive improvements while simplifying processes. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to continually evolve and innovate the way we conduct business.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing and Operations:

• Process off-cycle, fortnightly, and monthly payroll
• Prepare high-volume payroll inputs and documentation for new hires and leavers, ensuring timely submission to payroll vendors as per statutory requirements
• Manual validate and cross check computation Gross-to-Net Payroll Register (proration, allowances, deduction, bonuses) in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley)
• Submit payroll registers for manager approval within stipulated timelines
• Schedule and upload employees' net pay and government-related payments via the bank portal for approval
• Upload payslips and year-end documents to Workday using AWS
• Plan and prepare annual payroll calendars and year-end payroll tasks, including employee communications and workshops
  
  

Employee Support and Compliance

• Address and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies through Zendesk
• Stay updated on laws and best practices to ensure compliance
• Support audit tasks for tax/finance teams as assigned
  
  

Compliance, Reporting and Administration

• Prepare payroll reports, and statutory receipts as and when required by the Global Payroll Team
• File statutory payment receipts, Gross-to-Net Payroll Registers, and other payroll documentation in respective country Google folders
• Update country payroll procedure manuals
• Provide monthly and ad-hoc Gross-to-Net Payroll Register and Journal Entry Reports to the Payroll Accounting Team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in payroll processing/operations with accounting knowledge
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll, including validation, compliance, and control
• Familiarity with payroll operations, tax regulations, and labor laws in EMEA countries
• Proven ability to handle multiple payroll entities with diverse requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Workday
• Excellent verbal and written communication; skilled in handling confidential materials and comfortable asking for clarification when needed
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment; effective under pressure and tight deadlines
• Team player with strong stakeholder management
• Must be open to a hybrid work arrangement in our office in Makati City (3 onsite days per week)
  
  

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.