Job Description

Help us deliver the Gold Standard in river cruising by supporting accurate and timely payroll for our international crew and providing clear, professional assistance on payroll matters.

About Scylla

Scylla AG was founded in 1973 as a family business. We are an internationally operating shipping company with offices in four countries and more than 3,000 employees on our cruise vessels. We offer high-quality cruises, covering everything from ship design to crew. That is what makes Scylla unique. The vessels, including crew and services, are marketed internationally by various tour operators including our inhouse tour operator VIVA Cruises. Our fleet of more than 40 ships is expanding, and we are constantly on the move and looking for new opportunities. To support our Crew HR department in our ambitious plans for the future, we are expanding our team.

Your role

As Junior Payroll Officer, you support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for crew members employed across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with the Payroll team, Crew HR, Finance and external payroll providers, you collect and validate payroll information, maintain accurate records, assist with reconciliations and respond to crew payroll enquiries.

Your attention to detail and respect for confidentiality will contribute directly to the trust and experience of our crew members.

Key Responsibilities

•  Support the monthly payroll process for crew members employed across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that all required information is collected and submitted within the applicable deadlines.
• Review and validate payroll data, including salaries, working periods, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, cash advances, reimbursements and payroll adjustments.
• Record payroll changes relating to new joiners, leavers, promotions, transfers, contract amendments and changes to banking or personal details.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records and supporting documentation in the relevant payroll and crew management systems.
• Coordinate with Crew HR, Crew Planning, Finance and external payroll providers to clarify missing or inconsistent payroll information.
• Prepare payroll reports, payment information and supporting schedules for review and approval.
• Reconcile payroll results against the source data and investigate any differences or unusual movements.
• Assist with payroll-related statutory requirements by ensuring that the necessary data and documentation are complete and provided to the relevant payroll providers.
• Respond to crew payroll enquiries professionally and confidentially, including questions relating to payslips, deductions, allowances and reimbursements.
• Escalate complex payroll matters or discrepancies to the responsible Senior Payroll Officer in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing the required payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Follow established payroll controls, procedures and checklists, and contribute to improvements in payroll processes and data quality.

What you will learn

• International crew payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Payroll systems, data validation, reconciliations and reporting.
• Payroll compliance requirements and cooperation with external payroll providers.
• Collaboration between Payroll, Crew HR, Finance and operational departments.

Your profile

• Initial experience in payroll, accounting, finance, HR administration or shipping administration is preferred.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Shipping or a related field is an advantage.

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

• Very good organisational skills and the ability to meet strict monthly deadlines.

• An analytical and solution-focused approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other digital systems.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.

• A collaborative and proactive working style, combined with the ability to work independently.

• Fluent written and spoken English; German is an advantage.

• An unrestricted right to work in Cyprus or the EU.

Our offer

• An international and informal working environment with meaningful responsibility and development opportunities.
• Full training and development support, with the opportunity to gain experience in international crew payroll and grow within the wider Payroll function.
• Full training on the role and the opportunity to grow within the wider HR and Crewing function.
• Company-paid medical insurance.
• 21 days of annual leave, increasing by one day per completed year of service up to 25 days.
• Possibility to work from home following the successful completion of the probation period, subject to operational requirements.
• Type of employment: Full time on a permanent contract.
• Location: Limassol, Cyprus
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, including a 30-minute break.

How to Apply

Would you like to develop your career in international payroll within the maritime industry? Send your CV and a short cover letter to career.cyprus@scylla.com. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you could contribute to our Payroll team

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