Payroll & Personal Affairs Specialist

• Managing payroll, accrual, timekeeping, and salary payment processes on time, in compliance with Labor Law and Social Security regulations
• Executing all legal procedures related to payroll and personnel affairs, ensuring compliance with the most up-to-date legislation
• Preparing documents such as service certificates, visa-related paperwork, etc.
• Calculating timekeeping data, overtime, leaves, absences, and other payroll parameters
• Ensuring leave processes in accordance with company procedures
• Controlling and transferring timekeeping data, preparing relevant monthly reports
• Making all required legal notifications to official institutions like SGK and İŞKUR within legal deadlines (e.g., employment/termination notifications, workplace accident reports, medical leave approvals)
• Handling all legal correspondences with official institutions accurately and supporting audit processes
• Participating in incentive checks, withholding tax and social security procedures
• Tracking employee data and ensuring it is accurately maintained and managed in the system
• Preparing monthly HR reports (tracking annual leave, monthly workforce schedules, medical leave reports)
• Completing all legal procedures about commencement and termination of employment, in accordance with related legislations
• Review, validate, and input payroll data such as salaries, benefits, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and terminations,
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to gather payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies,
• Ensure payroll compliance with relevant tax legislation, social security, and labor law requirements,
• Manage statutory filings (e.g., tax returns, social contributions) and liaise with external authorities as needed,
• Prepare payroll reports for management, auditors, and regulatory authorities,
• Support internal and external payroll audits by providing necessary documentation,
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and statutory deductions with professionalism and confidentiality,
• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities to optimize payroll operations,
• Assist in payroll system implementations, updates, and enhancements as needed,
• Handling employee personnel files and ensuring that documents are up to date.

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field,
• 3+ years of proven payroll experience and personnel affairs, preferably in a multinational or professional services environment,
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security contributions,
• Experience with Logo is a must,
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with reporting and data analysis,
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines,
• Result oriented with problem solving and analytical approach,
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset,
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive data,
• Knowldge of R&D payroll is a plus.

• A culture of continuous development: conferences, in-house events, to stay up-to-date on current trends and technology. (Everyone's encouraged to get on the stage and share expertise with teammates and the community)
• Online Training Platform (Free access to Udemy, Harvard ManageMentor, Getabstract, etc.)
• Freedom under responsibility is our common mindset. That's how we designed our flexible working model called iyzico Homequarters. Our headquarters is in Altunizade.
• An iyzicoMate is assigned to help you with anything you may need during your onboarding
• A detailed orientation program designed for you to fully grasp the iyzico culture
• Meal & Internet Allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• A gift voucher to meet tech needs and an ergonomic workspace at home
• Macbook (and monitor if needed)
• Employee support program: free psychological counseling, legal advice, financial advice etc.
• Private health insurance
• 1-day birthday leave

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