Netflix EMEA Payroll Specialist 

Philippines, Manila 

421713057

The Role

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)