EMEA Payroll Specialist

2 Weeks ago • 8 Years + • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Payroll Specialist to support EMEA operations from their Philippines office. This role involves end-to-end payroll processing, including data collection, validation, payments, and employee inquiries. Responsibilities encompass off-cycle, fortnightly, and monthly payroll; preparing payroll inputs; ensuring compliance with SOX and statutory requirements; handling employee reimbursements; and managing year-end tasks. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with Workday and payroll systems. Experience with EMEA payroll regulations and labor laws is crucial. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • 8+ years payroll experience
  • End-to-end payroll processing expertise
  • EMEA payroll regulations knowledge
  • Workday and Google Suite proficiency
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries, enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

It's an exciting time at Netflix as we continue to expand our business globally. We are revolutionizing the way people watch their favorite shows and movies and building our own library of original Netflix content for all to enjoy. Visit our and to learn more about our unique Netflix culture and our bold goals for the future.

The Role

As Netflix grows globally, 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 will interact with the Global Payroll team across our global offices and will require working in a fast-paced environment for the role.

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, timesheets, 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.

  • Process weekly employee expense reimbursements via Workday.

  • 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.

Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

  • Minimum 8 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

  • 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

  • Hybrid work set up in our office in Makati City (3 days onsite per week)

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.

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