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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.
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