Payroll Specialist - APAC

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.

This position presents a thrilling opportunity to establish and manage payroll operations and processes. As part of the APAC Payroll Operations and Payroll Accounting Team, located in Manila, Philippines, you will support outsourced payroll for approximately 700 employees across Japan, India, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Joining Netflix at this moment offers a chance to be part of its continued and rapid expansion into original programming and global growth. As we broaden our horizons, we are in search of top-tier talent to help scale with our expansion. For more insights, explore our culture and long-term vision.

As a Payroll Specialist at Netflix, you will be an essential member of a high-performing global payroll team. The ideal candidate is someone with 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

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day Payroll Operations including:

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

• Perform other duties and ad hoc tasks contributing to the payroll goals.

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.

Requirements

• 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 Japan, India, Philippines, and Thailand.

• 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 setup in Ayala, Makati (3 days onsite 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.