Payroll Specialist, Cyprus

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist for our Payroll Team — a role that combines deep payroll expertise, regulatory compliance, and employee support. You will take ownership of payroll operations in Cyprus, ensure the accurate calculation of taxes and social contributions, and help navigate complex payroll scenarios related to bonuses, relocations, and employment changes. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on employee experience while supporting the growth of an international organization.

Challenges that await you:

• Manage payroll for 130–180 employees in Cyprus using a specialized payroll system
• Calculate taxes and social contributions accurately
• Prepare and submit payroll and tax declarations on time
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, deductions, and payments, explaining complex cases in a simple and clear way
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including People Partners and Recruiters, on non-standard payroll cases (contract changes, bonuses, relocations, part-time work, start/end dates, etc.)
• Manage processes with external providers: oversee employee assistance with individual tax declarations, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Control payroll processing for 1–2 additional locations under Cyprus (potentially Serbia/Georgia), ensuring timelines are met, data is accurately transferred, and employee questions are answered

What makes you a great fit:

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 1–2 years in Cyprus
• Practical experience calculating taxes and social contributions in Cyprus
• Experience working with payroll systems
• Ability to handle large volumes of employee queries efficiently
• Strong communication skills to explain complex payroll calculations clearly
• Problem-solving skills and ability to handle non-standard payroll cases
• B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team
• Russian language proficiency (spoken and written) for communication with Russian-speaking employees

Your bonus skills:

• Payroll experience in large companies, including reporting preparation, or 4+ years of payroll experience specifically in Cyprus

Our ways of working:

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
• High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

Our benefits:

• Relocation support to Cyprus with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from our office or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave