HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

Lastik Burada; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Lastikburada is seeking an experienced HR Operations & Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll, personnel administration and the employee lifecycle. The role also supports recruitment and day-to-day HR activities, collaborating with managers and staff.

The successful candidate will manage payroll accuracy, compliance with Turkish labor laws, and data reporting while driving process improvements across HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• 6-7 years experience in payroll, personnel affairs and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Labor Law and Social Security.
• Experience end-to-end payroll and personnel processes.
• Recruitment exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processes accurately and on time.
• Oversee end-to-end personnel administration and employee lifecycle.
• Handle SGK employment entry/termination notifications and statutory processes.
• Maintain attendance, leave, overtime and payroll inputs.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and liaise with Finance.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Numerical accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Logo payroll/HR

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Operations & Payroll Specialist to join Lastikburada.

The role will have primary responsibility for payroll, personnel administration and employee lifecycle processes, while also actively supporting recruitment and other day-to-day HR activities.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with employees and managers, and contributing across different areas of HR in a dynamic and evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processes accurately and on time.
• Manage end-to-end personnel administration, including onboarding, offboarding, employee files and statutory documentation.
• Handle SGK employment entry and termination notifications and related statutory processes.
• Follow attendance, annual leave, sick leave, unpaid leave, overtime and other payroll inputs.
• Calculate severance pay, notice pay, annual leave payments and other termination-related entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish Labor Law, Social Security and payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and prepare regular HR and payroll reports.
• Coordinate payroll-related processes with Finance and Accounting.
• Follow legislative changes and ensure their timely implementation in HR operations.
• Actively support recruitment processes by managing job postings, conducting initial candidate calls and interviews, coordinating subsequent interview stages and maintaining candidate communication throughout the process.
• Support onboarding and orientation processes for new employees.
• Support day-to-day employee relations and HR operational matters.
• Contribute to other HR processes and projects according to business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize HR operational processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6-7 years of experience in payroll, personnel affairs and HR operations.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Turkish Labor Law, Social Security legislation and payroll practices.
• Experience managing payroll and personnel processes end-to-end.
• Previous exposure to recruitment and broader HR processes is preferred.
• Experience with Logo payroll/HR applications is a strong advantage.
• Good command of MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented and comfortable taking ownership beyond a narrowly defined job scope.
• Able to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong communication, follow-up and problem-solving skills.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a strong payroll and personnel affairs foundation who also enjoys being involved in broader HR activities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable switching between detailed payroll work, employee-related operational matters and recruitment activities. We value a practical, flexible and solution-oriented approach, as well as the ability to take ownership and respond effectively to changing business needs.