Compensation and Benefits Executive

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S.; Yalova Merkez; Hybrid; TRY 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Training and development programs

International project exposure

Employee benefit package

Social events

Job summary

AKSA, a member of Akkök Holding, seeks a seasoned Compensation and Benefits Executive for our Human Resources team in Yalova. You will lead compensation management, job evaluation, payroll coordination, and HR analytics to align pay structures with market conditions and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include directing payroll processes, maintaining SAP SuccessFactors, and driving HR digital transformation while showcasing strong leadership and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years HR experience with compensation & benefits focus.
• Strong know-how of payroll, labor law, and benefits management.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies (Korn Ferry/Mercer/Willis Towers Watson).
• Proficient in SAP HR modules and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR team and ensure effective execution of HR processes.
• Oversee compensation management system and market alignment.
• Maintain job evaluation system and conduct market surveys.
• Analyze salary structures, bands, and benefits; provide recommendations.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate SGK and labor authorities; manage workforce planning.
• Support budgeting and HR KPIs; drive data-driven decisions.
• Drive HR digital transformation projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR leadership

Compensation management

Job evaluation

Payroll

HR analytics

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Payroll

Excel

Power BI

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Payroll

Power BI

Excel

Job description

AKSA, a company of Akkök Holding, was founded in 1968 in Yalova. Becoming the world’s largest producer of acrylic fiber over the years, Aksa today serves approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Having a capacity of 350.000 tons per year, Aksa supplies raw materials for textiles and technical textiles in many diverse areas.

We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Executive with the following qualifications to work in the Human Resources Department at our factory operating in Yalova.

Qualities we are looking for;

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience, preferably including managerial experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and HR Analytics.
• Strong experience in compensation management, compensation methodologies, salary structures, salary bands, employee benefits, and reward systems.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with job evaluation methodologies such as Korn Ferry, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson.
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes, Turkish Labor Law, Social Security (SGK) regulations, and relevant employment legislation.
• Experience in workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount analysis.
• Experience in labor cost management, personnel budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Preferably experienced in SAP SuccessFactors and/or SAP Payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in HR analytics, reporting, and data analysis.
• Up to date with HR digital transformation trends and capable of implementing technology‑driven process improvements.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Good command of English.

Your main tasks are;

• Lead the Human Resources team by supporting employee development, managing team performance, and ensuring the effective execution of all HR processes under responsibility.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the company's compensation management system and existing compensation methodology; maintain its relevance in line with organizational needs and market conditions, and contribute to its continuous improvement.
• Ensure the effective implementation and ongoing maintenance of the job evaluation system in line with organizational changes.
• Conduct market compensation surveys, monitor industry trends, and contribute to the development of competitive compensation strategies.
• Analyze salary structures, salary bands, benefits, and compensation practices, and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure payroll processes are executed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate statutory processes with the Social Security Institution (SGK), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, İŞKUR, and other relevant governmental authorities.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational headcount management by conducting workforce and organizational analyses and developing efficiency‑driven recommendations.
• Support budgeting processes by analyzing labor costs, personnel budgets, salary increase scenarios, and employee benefit costs.
• Develop and monitor Human Resources KPIs, prepare regular reports, and provide analytical insights to support management decision‑making.
• Ensure the effective management and reporting of compensation, payroll, and organizational data through SAP SuccessFactors.
• Take an active role in HR digital transformation initiatives by leading process improvement and system development projects.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency of Human Resources processes.

What are waiting for you here !

Applications that support your development

• Participation in Job Orientation and AKSA Recognition Training specific to the process steps within the scope of job adaptation,
• Opportunity to participate in personal development, professional development and leadership training within the scope of our Corporate Training Academy,
• Outside fairs, training and company visit opportunities abroad,
• Master's/PhD support program,
• Foreign language support program,

Work-Life Balance

• The opportunity to work 4 days a week, which we implemented as a first in Turkey,
• Private accommodation for employees,
• Benefit package,
• Aksa Social Event Team activities (Sailing, book, running, trekking clubs)
• Service Opportunity: Asian side of İstanbul, On the Yalova-Kocaeli (Karamürsel-Gölcük-Başiskele), Bursa.

Recruitment Process

• Receiving applications,
• Preliminary evaluation to be made in line with the criteria,
• Sending personality inventory and interview process to shortlisted candidates
• English exam
• Senior management meeting
• Offer