Job Description

:About Zeal GroupZeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Founded in 2017, we have grown to a team of 700+ employees across the globe xf0x9fx8cx8eOur presence spans Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, the Middle East, and South America, with our Technology hub located in Cyprus xf0x9fx9ax80We focus on product development and people engagement and are passionate about growth, innovative technology, and collaboration xf0x9fx99x8cxf0x9fx8fxbcAbout the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and hands-on HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in Limassol, Cyprus. This role will support both our office-based and remote employees while partnering with managers, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices while driving a high-performance culture. The HRBP will work closely with leadership and employees to provide operational and strategic HR support, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, talent development, HR process improvements and manage payroll administration for the region which incudes, Cyprus & Europe (via Deel).This is a fantastic opportunity for a HR professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic, international technology company.Requirements:Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance on people-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, and policy application.
• Support managers in driving employee engagement, retention, and high performance across teams.
• Oversee and support HR operations in Cyprus, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and company policies.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Provide coaching and training to managers on HR best practices, performance management, and effective leadership.
• Support employee relations, managing grievances, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Support with employee onboarding/offboarding and contract management for Cyprus and remote regions in Europe to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Assist in driving key HR projects, including automation of HR processes, performance review cycles, and HR data analytics.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent and aligned approach to HR across regions.
• Administer payroll for Cyprus & Europe and support payroll processes for other regional locations as required, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely payments.
• Manage payroll data, including salary adjustments, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working.

What we expect:

• 4-6 years of HR experience in a generalist or HRBP role, ideally within an international or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Cyprus employment law and best practices in HR operations.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR advisory work.
• Experience with payroll management and ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations.
• Experience in supporting and coaching managers on people-related matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effective HR support in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and make informed decisions.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a regional HR team. Team collaboration is highly encouraged.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (experience with HiBob is a plus).
• Experience with Confluence, Jira and MS packages like Outlook and Excel.
• Fluency in English is essential; Greek & Russian is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Equal opportunities for everyone:Zeal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.Benefits:

• Health insurance, optical benefit, dental benefit
• Maternity and paternity leave
• 25 annual leave days + bank holidays
• Gym reimbursement scheme
• 30-day work from anywhere policy
• Pension scheme via Aviva

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