People Operations & Payroll Specialist - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a People Operations & Payroll Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and takes full ownership of HR operations and Payroll. This role is perfect for someone who is hands-on, highly organized, and passionate about delivering a seamless employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

In Short

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR operational matters in Cyprus.
• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, off-boarding, changes, and contract management.
• Manage HR document flow, including generation, filing, and archiving of contracts, amendments, and official letters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS and physical/electronic personnel files, in line with local labor law and company policy.
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll input data for timely and error-free submission to payroll specialist/payroll provider.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and assist in audits and reporting requirements.
• Support global mobility tasks such as relocation coordination, work permits, and visa renewals.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, leave, documentation, and policies.
• Oversee time and attendance tracking, ensuring accuracy of records, timely approvals, and proper integration with payroll.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation and automation of recurring HR operational processes, working closely with the global HR systems and operations teams to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal teams and payroll specialist/ payroll providers.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in HR operations or generalist roles, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Solid understanding of Cyprus labor law and HR compliance standards.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob, Workday).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and liaising with third-party payroll providers - nice to have.
• Exposure to global mobility administration (e.g., immigration, relocations) - nice to have.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.