Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Manage monthly payroll processes .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeIstanbul • TurkeySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, personnel administration, and compliance with Turkish Labour Law. Proficient in HR systems and reporting, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Payroll ManagementLabour Law ComplianceHuman Resources SystemsAnalytical SkillsReporting and Budget Planning

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Hard Skills

Payroll AccrualsPersonnel AdministrationStatutory NotificationsSeverance CalculationsEmployee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingDisciplinary ProcessesEmployment IncentivesTechnical ReportingBudget Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingPlanning and OrganizationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelHumanistMeyer

Industry Keywords

Turkish Labour LawSocial Insurance LawGeneral Health Insurance LawOccupational Health and Safety LawMinistry of Labour and Social SecurityİŞKURSGK

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage monthly payroll processes
Manage bonus, additional payment, and other payment processes
Manage and follow up on e-declarations, social security procedures, employee onboarding and offboarding, severance calculations, statutory notifications, and related processes for all employees
Manage processes related to employment incentive programs
Follow up on statutory processes related to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, İŞKUR, and SGK
Manage statutory notification processes with other government authorities
Update employee information in Human Resources systems
Actively manage personnel administration processes and functions
Develop and implement company-wide regulations, procedures, and guidelines related to Human Resources practices
Implement and follow up on disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies, procedures, and Turkish Labour Law
Prepare Human Resources reports and statistics and conduct related analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, payroll accruals, and personnel administration
Strong practical knowledge of Labour Law No. 4857, Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510, Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, employment incentives, and current legislation
Good knowledge of HR systems, preferably Humanist and Meyer
Technical knowledge and experience in reporting and budget planning
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Solution-oriented, analytical, and strong in planning and organization
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong follow-up and time management skills
English language skills are preferred
For male candidates, completion of compulsory military service
Residing on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul or in Gebze, Darıca, or Çayırova
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