UK Payroll Specialist (Workday)

Netflix, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment service provider in London seeks a UK Payroll Specialist to join their international payroll team. The ideal candidate will manage payroll processing for UK entities, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating cross-functionally. A bachelor's degree in Finance and at least 5 years of payroll experience are required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience supporting multiple UK entities.
• In-house processing experience with Workday is essential.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll & reimbursable expenses for UK entities.
• Manage relationships with local stakeholders such as HMRC & tax advisory firms.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Microsoft/Google tools

Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 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.

UK Payroll Specialist

As a UK Payroll Specialist, you will be a key member of a high-performing international payroll team based in London. You will work cross-functionally across many time zones, especially with the US. The ideal candidate will have a natural intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, flexibility, and a desire to drive process improvements. This is a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

1. Process payroll & reimbursable expenses for UK entities within the Workday payroll module.
2. Manage relationships with local stakeholders such as HMRC & tax advisory firms.
3. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including base pay, stock compensation, taxes, benefits, and shadow payroll.
4. Handle wage tax filings and ensure compliance with local obligations.
5. Perform month-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals.
6. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and efficiencies.
7. Participate in payroll implementation for new entities.
8. Partner with HR, Employee Services, and Legal to provide a top-tier onboarding and payroll experience for UK employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience supporting multiple UK entities.
• In-house processing experience with Workday is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft/Google tools.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English.

Additional Qualities

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated, autonomous, and team-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, decisive, and curious about the business.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Innovative, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity.

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