Payroll Specialist – Middle

Overview:

SOFTSWISS continues to expand the team and is looking for a Payroll Specialist. We need a true, experienced, and accomplished professional who shares our culture and values.

Purpose of the role:

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple international locations by managing end-to-end payroll processes, collaborating with local partners and vendors, maintaining reliable payroll accounting records, and providing insightful analysis and reporting to support effective business decision-making and employee satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Process payroll for multiple international locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with local accountants and external payroll vendors to manage end-to-end payroll operations
• Prepare and validate payroll data, including employee lists, accruals, deductions, and bonuses
• Maintain payroll accounting records and support management accounting reporting
• Analyze payroll data, costs, and trends to support business decision-making
• Ensure accurate posting of payroll-related entries in internal accounting systems
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing clear explanations and support
• Support salary changes, bonus calculations, and compensation adjustments in line with company policies
• Prepare internal reports and documentation (including salary certificates and management reports)
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within payroll and reporting workflows

Required Experience:

• Higher education (Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in international companies
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles
• Experience working with payroll/accounting systems (e.g., 1C, SAP, ADP, Workday, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail (critical for payroll roles)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with HR and Finance teams
• English level: Intermediate+
• Russian level: Intermediate+

Nice to have:

• Experience with multi-country payroll and Employer of Record (EOR) models
• Experience in process automation and ERP system improvements
• Knowledge of management accounting and payroll cost analysis