Payroll and Personnel Administration Specialist, Expat

About the role

Karadeniz Holding, a group operating in more than 20 countries with over 3,000 employees, is looking for a Payroll and Personnel Administration Specialist, Expat, to join its Human Resources-Payroll and Personnel Affairs team at the Istanbul headquarters. The role covers payroll, personnel administration and legal processes for expatriate employees.

Key responsibilities

• Manage payroll, personnel administration and legal processes for expatriate employees in coordination with local payroll providers, in line with country regulations and ensuring accurate payroll data
• Handle end-to-end payroll and employee benefits processes
• Prepare and follow up correspondence with official institutions and stakeholders
• Maintain personnel files in a complete and up-to-date manner
• Control and approve onboarding and offboarding processes
• Take responsibility for compensation, fringe benefits and employee social benefits
• Contribute to system development projects that digitize and automate manual processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a relevant university department, preferably quantitative or engineering-oriented
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in personnel administration, payroll operations, attendance management and payroll accruals within holding companies and/or multi-company structures
• Experience in expat payroll and international payroll practices
• Good command of written and spoken English
• No restrictions for domestic and international travel

Required skills

• Advanced MS Office
• SAP HR and SuccessFactors payroll
• Hands-on experience with digital transformation and RPA projects
• Strong reporting, data analysis, communication, coordination, planning and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working
• One day off on your birthday
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive employee discounts and campaigns