About the role
AI summarisedNetflix seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist for APAC to manage payroll operations for Japan and support Australia payroll, while overseeing outsourced payroll for the rest of APAC. The role requires deep payroll expertise, experience with Workday Payroll or similar systems, and strong analytical and communication skills.
BusinessFull-timeCore Finance & Controllership
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll management for a portfolio of APAC countries, with a focus on Japan payroll, including data validation, payroll submission, reconciliation, and final approval
- Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements, especially in Australia, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Partner with internal teams such as Finance, HR, and Employee Services and external vendors to coordinate payroll processing, tax filing, and statutory payments across multiple entities
- Address payroll queries and provide support to employees, ensuring prompt resolution via Zendesk or direct communication
- Contribute to month-end and year-end payroll close processes, ensuring reconciliations, reporting, and statutory filings are completed on time
- Drive process improvements and implement payroll-related projects, including onboarding new countries, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
- Maintain up-to-date payroll documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and across the broader business
Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll experience, with strong expertise in Japan and Australian payroll (end-to-end processing)
- Experience with in-house payroll systems, preferably using Workday Payroll or a similar payroll/HRIS platform and third-party vendors such as SAP, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of APAC payroll legislation and statutory compliance, with expertise in Australia being essential. Familiarity with other APAC countries is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in additional APAC languages is an advantage
- Solid skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel; advanced skills in reporting and reconciliation
- Ability to work in a hybrid setup, with 3 days per week onsite in our Singapore office