Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Arvato; Turkey; On-site; TRY 340,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Work with Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Job summary

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA’s Arvato unit in Turkey seeks an experienced HR and payroll administrator to lead monthly payroll, social security, onboarding/offboarding, and disciplinary processes in line with Turkish Labour Law.

You will manage incentive programs, statutory notifications, and HR reporting, contributing to compliant, efficient personnel administration across the organization. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of payroll experience, with

Qualifications

• 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, as well as 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing monthly payroll processes
• Managing bonus, additional payment, and other payment processes
• Managing and following up on e-declarations, social security procedures, employee onboarding and offboarding, severance calculations, statutory notifications, and other related processes for all employees
• Managing processes related to employment incentive programs
• Following up on statutory processes related to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, İŞKUR, and SGK
• Managing statutory notification processes with other government authorities
• Updating employee information in the Human Resources systems
• Actively managing personnel administration processes and functions
• Developing and implementing company-wide regulations, procedures, and guidelines related to Human Resources practices
• Implementing and following up on all disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies, procedures, and Turkish Labour Law
• Preparing Human Resources reports and statistics and conducting related analyses

Skills

Payroll

HR systems knowledge

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

English language (preferred)

Military service (for males)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Humanist

Meyer

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and internationally leading service provider in the fields of e-commerce and supply chain management.

With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, Arvato delivers practical and relevant solutions across industries including Telecommunications, High-Tech & Entertainment, Automotive, Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Consumer Products, and Publishing.

Using the latest digital technologies, Arvato develops, operates, and optimizes complex global supply chains and e-commerce platforms, acting as a strategic growth partner for its customers worldwide.

Arvato is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Job Description

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Managing monthly payroll processes
• Managing bonus, additional payment, and other payment processes
• Managing and following up on e-declarations, social security procedures, employee onboarding and offboarding, severance calculations, statutory notifications, and other related processes for all employees
• Managing processes related to employment incentive programs
• Following up on statutory processes related to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, İŞKUR, and SGK
• Managing statutory notification processes with other government authorities
• Updating employee information in the Human Resources systems
• Actively managing personnel administration processes and functions
• Developing and implementing company-wide regulations, procedures, and guidelines related to Human Resources practices
• Implementing and following up on all disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies, procedures, and Turkish Labour Law
• Preparing Human Resources reports and statistics and conducting related analyses

Qualifications

Qualifications We Are Looking For

• 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, as well as 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

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A global work environment with exposure to international teams and operations
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• A dynamic workplace where you can drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Being part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, one of the world’s leading media and service companies
• Employee‑focused culture that values innovation, teamwork, and development