Compensation and Benefits Manager

We, as Çalık Enerji, offer the energy from nature to the people to build a better and sustainable future.

Since its establishment in 1998, Çalık Enerji has become one of the world’s leading energy companies, bringing the energy of nature to the service of people through successful projects conducted across a wide geographic area encompassing CIS countries, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Europe and the Balkans in order to create a better and sustainable future.

We are looking for a " Compensation and Benefits Manager" in Çalık Enerji Headquarters located in Istanbul.

Job Description

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits processes across Turkey and all global regions,
• Design and operate the company’s global compensation system and policies,
• Manage the implementation and administration of the company’s expatriate policies (Mercer methodology and calculations),
• Conduct global market benchmarking, salary surveys, and industry analysis (Korn Ferry methodology knowledge is a plus),
• Drive annual salary and grade review processes and periodic bonus programs in alignment with company strategy,
• Monitor and prepare HR budget and expense actualization analyses by setting KPIs and trend indicators,
• Collaborate with Finance, HR Business Partners, and related departments to forecast, budget, and analyze total rewards costs,
• Lead and develop the compensation and benefits team, fostering a high-performance culture,
• Provide strategic workforce insights through analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, or Statistics,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in compensation and benefits, including at least 3 years in a managerial role,
• Preferably experienced in multinational construction or energy sectors (EPC experience is a plus),
• Expertise in compensation structures, benefits management, global packages, and international practices,
• Excellent command of English.
• Proven experience in leading HR professionals and supporting their development,
• Proficiency in HR systems (SAP & SuccessFactors knowledge is a plus),
• Strong analytical thinking and planning skills.