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Workday Payroll Specialist
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We are looking for a Workday Payroll Specialist to join our People Systems team! This role will be crucial to ensuring the accuracy, compliance and efficiency of our payroll operations across markets using Workday. As part of the day‑to‑day, you’ll be responsible for configuring, maintaining and enhancing our Workday Payroll setup. You’ll support key stages of the payroll process lifecycle including system updates, regulatory compliance and process improvements while partnering with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll Operations, IT and beyond to deliver flawless payroll experiences. We’re looking for a proactive team‑player who combines technical expertise with a problem‑solving attitude and tight‑knit collaboration skills. Come join the band!
What You’ll Do
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
Who You Are
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
Where You’ll Be
This role can be based in New York, NY or London, UK.
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in‑person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2‑3 times a week.
The United States base range for this position is $69,541 to $99,344 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six‑month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Spotify is an equal‑opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking! Bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know – we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
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Workday Payroll Specialist
role at
Spotify .
We are looking for a Workday Payroll Specialist to join our People Systems team! This role will be crucial to ensuring the accuracy, compliance and efficiency of our payroll operations across markets using Workday. As part of the day‑to‑day, you’ll be responsible for configuring, maintaining and enhancing our Workday Payroll setup. You’ll support key stages of the payroll process lifecycle including system updates, regulatory compliance and process improvements while partnering with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll Operations, IT and beyond to deliver flawless payroll experiences. We’re looking for a proactive team‑player who combines technical expertise with a problem‑solving attitude and tight‑knit collaboration skills. Come join the band!
What You’ll Do
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
Who You Are
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
Where You’ll Be
This role can be based in New York, NY or London, UK.
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in‑person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2‑3 times a week.
The United States base range for this position is $69,541 to $99,344 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six‑month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Spotify is an equal‑opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking! Bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know – we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
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