Senior Payroll Specialist
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of sophisticated, hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience
- Proven working knowledge of Workday Core HCM, with added experience in Compensation or Time & Absence Management considered a strong plus
- Deep understanding of payroll compliance, gross-to-net calculations, and payroll-related reporting
- Proficiency in building sophisticated Workday reports, including Calculated Fields, and in using EIBs
- Familiarity with SOX, IT General Controls, GDPR, and associated audit frameworks
- Strong problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and data integrity
- Validated ability to support multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while staying organized and flexible
- Demonstrated capability in building effective cross-functional relationships, clearly communicating expectations, and collaborating with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Accounting and Audit
- A collaborative mentality with the ability to influence service management practices, while also supporting strategy and execution in the HR systems space
- Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfort with working across global HR processes and policies, including the ability to navigate matrixed environments
- Experience in or interest in using AI to deliver high quality solutions
Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain and optimize Workday Payroll functionality, ensuring accuracy, scalability and alignment with business requirements
- Partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance to capture requirements and deliver effective, compliant payroll solutions
- Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, including tax, reporting and audit requirements
- Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processing, testing, troubleshooting, and support for system enhancements and upgrades
- Collaborate on Workday HCM initiatives, with a focus on payroll integrations and downstream system impacts
- Support related areas such as Compensation, Time Tracking and Absence Management through cross-functional project work
- Own and maintain documentation for configuration decisions, business processes, and change management actions
- Tackle sophisticated configuration and functional issues, and lead them through to resolution in alignment with agreed service levels
- Contribute to the design and operation of processes that support data integrity, security, and adherence to ITGC control frameworks
- Lead user training for Workday payroll functionality and support engagement with business stakeholders
- Actively contribute to improving ways of working within the team through open, candid collaboration
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Workday Payroll Specialist role?
Candidates need 5+ years of sophisticated, hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience, proven working knowledge of Workday Core HCM, deep understanding of payroll compliance including gross-to-net calculations, proficiency in building sophisticated Workday reports with Calculated Fields and EIBs, plus familiarity with SOX, ITGC, GDPR, and audit frameworks.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Workday Payroll Specialist role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of team and culture will I be joining at Spotify?
You'll join the People Systems team as a proactive team player, emphasizing tight-knit collaboration skills, open candid collaboration to improve ways of working, and cross-functional partnerships with HR, Finance, Payroll Operations, IT, and beyond in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What makes a strong candidate for this Workday Payroll Specialist position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration, knowledge of Workday Core HCM with Compensation or Time & Absence as a plus, strong problem-solving with attention to detail, and demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced setting.
Spotify
Digital music streaming service with podcasts
About Spotify
Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.
Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$2,004.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees