Senior Payroll Specialist Job at BlackLine (London)

Senior Payroll Specialist

BlackLine

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Senior EMEA Payroll Specialist you will be a multi-tasker with a broad skillset who thrives in a challenging, high-growth environment. Managing multiple payrolls across our EMEA locations, you will ensure every employee is paid accurately and on time while maintaining a strict "audit-ready" environment. This role is designed for a technical expert who balances payroll precision with a passion for process improvement

Job Responsibility:

Operational Leadership: Manage operational activities for 14+ European payrolls in collaboration with the Payroll Manager
End-to-End Ownership: Lead the full payroll lifecycle, from input preparation to final review and approval
Vendor Management: Hold external payroll providers accountable for accuracy, timeliness, and meeting established SLAs
Process Excellence: Identify and implement opportunities to professionalize the payroll function and enhance employee experience
Compliance & Audit: Collaborate with Internal Audit to ensure rigorous SOX compliance and maintain a clean audit trail
Finance Partnership: Work closely with the accounting team on month-end accruals (including vacation) and ensure seamless GL mapping and reconciliation
Expert Support: Act as the primary escalation point for complex employee queries and provide expert guidance on regional payroll matters
Year-End Mastery: Ensure all statutory year-end tasks and filings are completed accurately and within legal deadlines
Legislative Monitoring: Stay current on local payroll legislation changes to ensure ongoing compliance across all jurisdictions

Requirements:

10+ Years of Experience in EMEA payroll, with specific expertise in the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, and Romania
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of European statutory requirements, social security frameworks, and labor laws
Equity & Comp Expertise: Experience processing complex commissions, bonuses, and stock-based compensation (RSU, Stock Options, ESPP)
Systems Proficiency: Highly proficient in CloudPay, MS Office, and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Accounting Fluency: Direct experience with General Ledger (GL) mapping and payroll-to-accounting reconciliation
Mindset: A "team-first" attitude with the ability to influence stakeholders in HR, Legal, and Global Finance
Organization: Proven ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail

What we offer:

A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future
A culture that is kind, open, and accepting
A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered
BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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