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Senior Payroll Specialist - Remote APAC - Netflix $65,000/Year - Join Our Team of Innovators and Shape the Future of Entertainment

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24

About Netflix

Netflix is a global entertainment streaming service with 247 million paid memberships in over 190 countries, offering a vast library of TV shows, movies, documentaries, and original content across a wide range of genres and languages. Our mission is to entertain the world, and we're committed to creating a culture of freedom and responsibility, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our APAC team on a remote basis. As a key member of our payroll team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of employee payroll, compliance with relevant regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees across the APAC region. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company, utilizing your expertise to make a real impact on our employees' lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Payroll Processing: Process payroll for assigned APAC countries using a third-party payroll company, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees.
  • Weekly Expenses: Process weekly expenses in-house through Workday Host-to-Host fee.
  • Payroll Changes and New Hires: Prepare, post payroll changes, new hires, and leavers for every entity to the payroll services timely through Workday HCM.
  • Reporting and Compliance: Report new hires/leavers' files to the payroll company in a timely manner, ensuring all new hire paperwork complies with regulations.
  • Validation and Coordination: Validate payroll input against payroll checks and coordinate with payroll carriers for required changes/corrections.
  • Employee Support: Serve as the point of contact for employees on payroll questions through the Zendesk ticketing system.
  • Record-Keeping and Reporting: Record, screen monthly payroll costs, and raise purchase orders.
  • Payroll Services Renewal: Report on payroll services' settlement renewal dates.
  • Collaboration: Work with Philippines and Singapore team members and follow global system alignment.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree: In Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in payroll and accounting processing in a BPO or shared services environment.
  • APAC Payroll Experience: Experience working in APAC payroll, specifically in Korea, Australia, and India.
  • Payroll Knowledge: Remarkable knowledge of payroll and associated statutory labor laws required for payroll-related calculations.
  • Technical Skills: Above-average use of Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Microsoft Excel and Word, and Workday.
  • Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications: Professional certifications in payroll or accounting, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience with Payroll Software: Experience with payroll software, such as Workday, ADP, or Paychex.
  • Knowledge of APAC Labor Laws: In-depth knowledge of labor laws and regulations in APAC countries.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $65,000 per year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as wellness programs and resources.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Generous parental leave policies, providing support for new parents.
  • Financial Benefits: Stock options and bonuses may be available for eligible employees.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for learning and career development through training programs, workshops, and educational resources.
  • Employee Assistance Programs: Resources for mental health support and counseling services.

Work Environment and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture of freedom and responsibility, innovation, and inclusivity. Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on flexibility and work-life balance. As a remote employee, you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, with flexible scheduling and autonomy in your role.

Perks and Benefits

  • Free Subscription: Employees may receive a complimentary Netflix subscription or credit to enjoy our content.
  • Work-Life Balance: We emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, promoting employee well-being.

Why Join Us?

At Netflix, we're committed to entertaining the world, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company, utilizing your expertise to make a real impact on our employees' lives. With our competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced payroll professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

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