Senior Payroll Analyst

BMC Software, Inc.; España; A distancia; EUR 38.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology firm is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries, primarily focused on Spain, UK, France, and Portugal. This role offers the flexibility of remote work from Spain. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in payroll, with knowledge of local regulations and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Servicios

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for process improvement

Collaborative work environment

Formación

• 7+ years of multi-country payroll experience, strong expertise in UK and/or Spain payroll.
• Experience in France and Portugal is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of EMEA payroll regulations and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with global payroll platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for UK, Spain, France, and Portugal.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support accounting closures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Educación

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

Herramientas

ADP Streamline

ADP

Workday

SAP

Ceridian

Descripción del empleo

You may occasionally be required to travel for business

Secondary locations:

GBR Office at Home

This role can be based remotely in Spain

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Overview

We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!

We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomo us Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation!

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join our global payroll team of five professionals. Based in Spain or the UK, you will play a key role in managing payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries, with primary responsibility for Spain, UK, France, and Portugal payrolls. You will also act as a backup for other EMEA payrolls, supporting the delivery of a seamless, compliant, and employee-focused payroll experience across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a high-impact regional role in a global organization, where you’ll combine hands-on delivery with process optimization, compliance expertise, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for UK, Spain, France, and Portugal, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Collaborate with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure smooth payroll execution
• Review and validate payroll inputs/outputs, including salary, benefits, deductions, taxes, and statutory reporting
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting obligations in each assigned country
• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts; support accounting in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Act as the regional subject matter expert for assigned payrolls and provide back-up support for other EMEA payrolls

Process Improvement & Technology

• Partner with the global payroll team to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Leverage payroll technologies and tools (experience with ADP Streamline a plus) to drive efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization across EMEA payroll operations

Compliance & Audit

• Support internal, external, and statutory audits with accurate documentation and timely responses
• Stay current on local legislation, taxation changes, and employment regulations across assigned payrolls

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive multi-country payroll experience, with strong expertise in UK and/or Spain payroll; experience in France and Portugal is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of EMEA payroll regulations, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements
• Hands-on experience with global payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, Ceridian); ADP Streamline strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to collaborate across HR, Finance, and external vendors
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, comfortable working in a matrixed global environment
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese) a plus

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global payroll transformation journey with opportunities to shape best practices and drive innovation
• Gain exposure to multi-country payrolls in a truly international role
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team of payroll professionals who value excellence, efficiency, and employee experience
• Hybrid work model with flexibility, coupled with the stability of a growing global organization

Our commitment to you!

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of BMC\'s employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is €38,700 - €64,500

We use AI technology to support parts of our recruitment process, but people—not algorithms—make all final hiring decisions. AI may assist with tasks like scheduling, screening for role alignment, or helping us manage large volumes of applications more efficiently. However, candidates are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and interviews and hiring decisions are always made by people. We’re committed to ensuring that technology enhances fairness, efficiency, and the candidate experience—never replaces genuine human judgment.