Payroll Specialist

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts; Konak; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Payroll Manager in Turkey. This role requires managing payroll processes for all employees while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3–5 years of payroll management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. Excellent English communication skills and proficiency in payroll software are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of payroll management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, taxation, and social security regulations.
• Excellent command of English—both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for hotel employees.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll management

Labor law knowledge

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Tools

Payroll software (Oracle, SAP, ADP)

Excel

Hotel accounting systems (SunSystems, Opera)

Job description

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Job Description

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all hotel employees, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments.
• Verify the accuracy of attendance, timekeeping, and other related records before processing payroll.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, social security, tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain and update employee payroll data, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Review and approve payroll journals, reports, and reconciliations before posting to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the Finance and Human Resources departments to ensure payroll data integrity and alignment with HR policies.
• Handle inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues from employees promptly and professionally.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee the calculation and payment of bonuses, incentives, overtime, and other compensation-related items.
• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reconciliations when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll regulations and recommend process improvements for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensures the accurate preparation and timely submission of the Withholding Tax Return (Muhtasar Declaration) in accordance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of payroll management experience, preferably in the hospitality or service industry.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, taxation, and social security regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, ADP, or local payroll platforms).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with hotel accounting systems (e.g., SunSystems, Opera).
• Excellent command of English—both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.