Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvato is a leading international service provider in e-commerce and supply chain management. We are seeking a Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist to oversee monthly payroll, bonus programs, e-declarations, and onboarding/offboarding for our employees in Turkey.

You will ensure statutory compliance with the Ministry of Labour and other authorities. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of payroll and HR administration experience, and strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Labour Economics, Industrial Relations, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, payroll accruals, and personnel administration.
• Strong knowledge of Labour Law No. 4857, Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510, Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331.
• Good knowledge of HR systems, preferably Humanist and Meyer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; strong planning and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processes.
• Oversee bonus, additional payments, and related processes.
• Handle e-declarations, social security procedures, onboarding and offboarding, severance calculations, and statutory notifications.
• Manage employment incentive programs and statutory processes with governmental authorities.
• Maintain employee data in HR systems and ensure accuracy.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversee disciplinary processes per company policies and Turkish Labour Law.
• Prepare HR reports and conduct related analyses.

Skills

Payroll

Payroll accruals

Personnel administration

Labour law knowledge

English language

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Humanist HR

Meyer HR

Excel

Job description

Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

• Full-time

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

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 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

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

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