Compensation & Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytically strong and business-minded Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join Brisa’s HR team. This role is central to managing compensation structures, personnel cost budgeting, payroll coordination and supporting Brisa’s annual C&B cycles (salary review, bonus processes, grading, headcount budgeting).

The ideal candidate is structured, calm under pressure, highly analytical, and able to balance operational precision with strategic thinking.

• Manage and update salary bands, job grades and PIR alignment processes
• Conduct salary and grade correction analyses based on equity, market benchmarks and role criticality
• Support the annual salary review cycle through simulations, scenario planning and budget impact analysis
• Prepare C&B dashboards and reports for senior leadership

• Coordinate bonus eligibility, prorate calculations and payout controls
• Support the administration of employee benefits and ensure compliance with company policies

• Collaborate closely with the Payroll team to ensure accurate and timely reflection of salary changes, grade adjustments, allowances, premiums and bonus calculations
• Provide monthly control files, validation checks and reconciliation data to support payroll accuracy
• Coordinate all payroll-related budgeting topics (salary movements, promotions, allowances, premiums, bonus provisions)
• Act as the bridge between HR (C&B) and Labour Relations (Payroll) in personnel cost matters
• Ensure all HR compensation decisions are correctly implemented in payroll systems

• Lead the preparation of the white-collar personnel cost budget, including FTE planning, salary progression, bonus accruals and structural changes
• Track monthly actual vs. budget, analyse variances and identify root causes
• Collaborate with Finance during closing cycles and support personnel cost forecasting
• Maintain personnel cost models and reporting tools with high analytical rigor

• Coordinate the preparation of the overall function budget (training, HR technologies, benefits, recruitment, consultancy, hse, corp com etc.)
• Track monthly spending, monitor variances and ensure compliance with approved budgets
• Provide regular financial reports to leadership and support annual planning & mid-year revisions

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for senior management
• Maintain strong data governance (accuracy, confidentiality, version control)
• Use advanced Excel to run simulations, models and scenario analyses

• 2–5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, HR Analytics, Payroll coordination or Personnel Cost management
• Strong understanding of salary structures, grading systems, bonus schemes and payroll logic
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested formulas, what-if analysis)
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong numerical discipline
• Ability to work calmly and systematically under deadlines
• Experience in industrial companies (automotive, manufacturing, technology)
• Familiarity with collective labour agreements (TİS)
• Experience with SAP HR, Success Factors or similar HRIS systems
• Exposure to headcount budgeting, personnel cost variance analysis or financial planning

• Hybrid working opportunity: We provide hybrid working, home-office allowances, and support for your ergonomic and communication needs.
• Buddy Program: Our Buddy Program supports you during your first two months, helping you adapt quickly and find answers to your questions from day one.
• Learning opportunities: Our journey is all about growth, and there is a lot of room for learning and growth at Brisa! Through Brisa Transformation Academy Brisa Dönüşüm Akademisi
  , embracing "The new, personal, and continuous state of development," you will have the opportunity to strengthen your competencies, foster innovation, and drive sustainable change through personalized learning paths and faculty-based development opportunities.
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