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

Our Benefits:

• Full-time remote work opportunities and flexible working hours

• Private insurance

• Additional 1 Day Off per calendar year

• Sports benefit

• Comprehensive Mental Health Programme

• Free online English lessons with a native speaker

• Generous referral program

• Training, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events.

Originally posted on Himalayas