Compensation Lead

Kervan Gıda; Beylikdüzü; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kervan Gıda in Beylikdüzü, Türkiye seeks a seasoned Compensation and Benefits Lead to shape and drive the company’s pay strategy across multi‑location operations. You will manage salary increases, incentives, and rewards, ensuring alignment with budget targets and business goals.

The role requires at least 6 years in compensation and benefits, advanced Excel skills, SAP experience, and fluent English. You will analyze market data, perform benchmarking, and develop transparent job evaluations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from relevant university programs.
• At least 6 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits.
• Preferably experienced in compensation practices within the manufacturing sector and multi-location organizations.
• Experienced in salary surveys, benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of annual salary increase, incentive, and bonus processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Preferably experienced in SAP.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Advanced level of English.
• For male candidates, completion or exemption from military service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation and benefits strategy.
• Manage annual salary increase, incentive, bonus, and reward processes.
• Ensure that compensation policies are established in line with the company’s business strategy and budget targets.
• Monitor market salary surveys and benchmarking studies and analyze the results.
• Manage the development and updating of job evaluation processes, salary structures, and compensation frameworks.
• Develop compensation processes by considering internal pay equity and market competitiveness.
• Experience in personnel budgeting and workforce cost planning.
• Manage benefits processes and carry out initiatives to improve existing practices.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

English

Salary benchmarking

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

Founded in 1994, Kervan Gıda began producing soft candy under the “Bebeto” brand in 1999. After quickly reaching consumers across Türkiye, Kervan Gıda achieved remarkable success and, as of 2022, became the largest soft candy manufacturer in Türkiye. Globally, the company has also established itself as the soft candy manufacturer offering the widest variety of products.

As a testament to the quality of its products and services both locally and globally, Kervan Gıda holds internationally recognized ISO 9001, BRC, AIB, and IFS quality and food safety certifications, awarded by independent certification bodies following rigorous standards and audits. The company also holds International Halal and Vegan certifications and is proudly listed among the “Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises (ISO 500)” published by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry. As of 2025, Kervan Gıda ranks 4th in its category and 57th overall among the “World’s Top 100 Confectionery Companies.”

While continuously increasing its production capacity and sales, Kervan Gıda remains firmly committed to sustainable development. As part of our efforts to support environmentally responsible production, we have invested in Solar Power Plants (SPP) and have begun meeting a significant portion of our energy needs through renewable energy sources. Kervan Gıda employs more than 3,300 people across all of its facilities and companies.

Building on its long-standing experience, strong sense of responsibility towards all business partners, continuous investment in innovation, and production philosophy centered on respect for people and human health, Kervan Gıda is moving confidently towards its goal of becoming one of the three most successful companies in its field worldwide by 2030.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from relevant university programs,
• At least 6 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits,
• Preferably experienced in compensation practices within the manufacturing sector and multi-location organizations,
• Experienced in salary surveys, benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation,
• Strong knowledge of annual salary increase, incentive, and bonus processes,
• Advanced knowledge of Excel,
• Preferably experienced in SAP,
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,
• Advanced level of English,
• For male candidates, completion or exemption from military service.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation and benefits strategy,
• Manage annual salary increase, incentive, bonus, and reward processes,
• Ensure that compensation policies are established in line with the company’s business strategy and budget targets,
• Monitor market salary surveys and benchmarking studies and analyze the results,
• Manage the development and updating of job evaluation processes, salary structures, and compensation frameworks,
• Develop compensation processes by considering internal pay equity and market competitiveness,
• Experience in personnel budgeting and workforce cost planning,
• Manage benefits processes and carry out initiatives to improve existing practices.