Job Description

Payroll Manager

Department: Global staff department

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cyprus

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The role involves maintaining precise employee and payroll data, resolving discrepancies, collaborating closely with HR and Finance, and supporting audits. We expect strong knowledge of payroll regulations and a proactive approach to improving systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for employees across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable local and international regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee data, earnings, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Perform payroll year-end and periodic closing activities in accordance with local requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, inquiries, and issues in a timely manner.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll legislation, tax regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize payroll and payroll-related accounting systems to support accurate processing of salaries, benefits, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll-related updates, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Prepare and maintain precise payroll records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll, wage, and working time laws, as well as internal policies and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend updates to payroll systems, tools, and procedures on an ongoing basis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, including multi-country payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and statutory compliance
• Experience working with payroll systems and external payroll providers
• Ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll delivery across multiple locations
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Proven ability to collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders
• Experience in leading or coordinating payroll teams or processes
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

Conditions & Benefits

• Stable salary, official employment
• Health insurance
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
• Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
• Discount club membership
• Diverse internal training programs
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses
• All necessary work equipment