Spotify · 1 week ago
Payroll Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expSpotify is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for team members across North America. The role involves supporting payroll data flow, tax reporting, compliance, and collaborating with various departments to enhance payroll processes.
AudioCloud ComputingMusicMusic StreamingPodcast
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate end-to-end payroll processing (semi-monthly and off-cycle) for North America
Process daily equity transactions, including RSU vesting and NSO exercises, using E•Trade reporting
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reconciliations and filings (federal, state, and local), including forms 941, 940, W-2, and T4
Maintain and document standard operating procedures for payroll processes
Validate payroll controls and escalate discrepancies or exceptions to management
Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, Engineering, and external vendors (e.g., third-party payroll providers)
Provide excellent communication with employees and partners on payroll policies, deductions, and tax queries
Audit benefit data integrations between Workday and vendor systems to ensure accuracy
Review payroll results and reports to identify errors, anomalies, or exceptions
Participate in special projects, user acceptance testing (UAT), and ad hoc analyses as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant payroll experience
Knowledgeable in payroll tax compliance and multi-state payroll processes
Proficient in Workday and ADP SmartCompliance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on with a strong work ethic and a 'can-do' approach
Diligent individual with a focus on automation and continual improvement
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
Benefits
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
Company
Spotify
Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.09BKey Investors
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2023-02-10Post Ipo Equity
2021-02-25Post Ipo Debt
2018-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
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Co-CEO
Daniel Ek
Chairman & CEO
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