Senior Payroll & HR Operations Specialist

Aksa Carbon; Yalova Merkez; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aksa Carbon onboarding program

Corporate learning and development

Job summary

Aksa Carbon is seeking a Payroll & Personnel Affairs Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll and HR processes in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will ensure compliance with Turkish labour laws, manage onboarding and offboarding, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll accuracy and data quality.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, process improvement, and active participation in HR digitalization initiatives, with opportunities for development through our Learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll and personnel affairs
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll and employee administration
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Labour Law (Law No. 4857) and SGK practices
• Experience onboarding/offboarding, timekeeping, and leave management
• Experience in manufacturing/shift-based environments (preferred)
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach
• Interest in digital HR and process improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented, ownership-minded attitude

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and salary calculation processes, including bonuses, overtime, and deductions
• Handle SGK and government authority interactions ensuring timely, compliant notifications
• Ensure accurate application of related legislation across payroll and HR processes
• Monitor Labour Law developments and advise stakeholders
• Analyze costs, prepare workforce budgets, track budget vs. actuals
• Support ERP and digital HR systems rollout and process automation

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, HRM, Business Admin, Economics or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Aksa Carbon is seeking a Payroll & Personnel Affairs Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll and HR processes in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will ensure compliance with Turkish labour laws, manage onboarding and offboarding, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll accuracy and data quality.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, process improvement, and active participation in HR digitalization initiatives, with opportunities for development through our Learning