Senior UK Payroll Specialist (Workday)

Netflix

full-time

Posted: August 14, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

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.As a Senior UK Payroll Specialist, you will be a key member of a high-performing international payroll team. You will be based in London, working cross-functionally across many time zones, especially with the US. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual with a natural intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, flexibility, and a desire to drive process improvements. The candidate will flourish in a “hands-on role”.ResponsibilitiesProcess payroll & reimbursable expenses for a portfolio of UK entities in-house within the Workday payroll module. Manage the relationship with local stakeholders such as HMRC & local tax advisory companies. Ensure an accurate and timely payroll, including but not limited to base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory and supplemental benefits, mobile employees, shadow payroll, etc. Work on timely and correct wage tax filings and ensure local wage tax obligations are met and implementedPerform timely and accurate month-end close process including account reconciliations and accrualsCross-functional collaboration with all process & business partners for process improvements and efficienciesParticipate to payroll implementation process for new entities, as neededPartner closely with our internal partners (HR / Employee Services / Employment Legal) to provide our UK employees with a first-class onboarding and payroll experienceWe Are Looking For Someone Who IsA great communicator who can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teamsMotivated, can work autonomously or as part of a teamA multitasker who can prioritise to meet multiple tight deadlinesProactive, takes initiative and makes decisions confidentlyCurious about all parts of the business, flexible and willing to travelExtremely organised, highly analytical & detail orientedInnovative and collaborative, not afraid to ask questions and is comfortable with ambiguityQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance / Tax / Accounting (or similar field) preferredAt least 5 years of functional experience with payroll processing and accounting in UK payroll supporting multiple entities.In-house processing experience in Workday is a must.Intermediate/Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft/Google products.Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper managementFluent in EnglishInclusion 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.

Locations

  • London, United Kingdom

Salary

Salary not disclosed

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

70,000 - 95,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • strong analytical skillsintermediate
  • proficiency in Excelintermediate
  • experience with Workdayintermediate
  • experience with payroll processingintermediate
  • experience with accountingintermediate
  • knowledge of UK payrollintermediate
  • Strong communication skillsintermediate
  • Intermediate/Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft/Google productsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Tax / Accounting (or similar field) preferred (degree in finance)
  • At least 5 years of functional experience with payroll processing and accounting in UK payroll supporting multiple entities. (experience, 5 years)
  • In-house processing experience in Workday is a must. (experience)
  • Intermediate/Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft/Google products. (experience)
  • Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management (experience)
  • Fluent in English (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll & reimbursable expenses for a portfolio of UK entities in-house within the Workday payroll module.
  • Manage the relationship with local stakeholders such as HMRC & local tax advisory companies.
  • Ensure an accurate and timely payroll, including but not limited to base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory and supplemental benefits, mobile employees, shadow payroll, etc.
  • Work on timely and correct wage tax filings and ensure local wage tax obligations are met and implemented
  • Perform timely and accurate month-end close process including account reconciliations and accruals
  • Cross-functional collaboration with all process & business partners for process improvements and efficiencies
  • Participate to payroll implementation process for new entities, as needed
  • Partner closely with our internal partners (HR / Employee Services / Employment Legal) to provide our UK employees with a first-class onboarding and payroll experience

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