Workday Payroll Specialist in London

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.

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, focusing 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, leading them through 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 supporting strategy and execution in the HR systems space.
• Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with working across global HR processes and policies, including navigating matrixed environments.
• Experience 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 flexibility to work where you perform best. You will attend in‐person meetings 2‐3 times a week but still have the ability to work from home.

Compensation & Benefits

The United States base range for this position is $69,541 to $99,344 plus equity. Benefits include health insurance, six‐month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. Salary ranges may be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Spotify is an equal‐opportunity employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we foster a culture where diverse voices are amplified. For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are committed to supporting all applicants.