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.

How You Will Contribute:

Compensation & Grading

• 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

Benefits & Incentives

• Coordinate bonus eligibility, prorate calculations and payout controls

• Support the administration of employee benefits and ensure compliance with company policies

Payroll Coordination (with Labour Relations Man.)

• 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

White-Collar Personnel Cost Budgeting

• 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

Function Budget Coordination

• 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

Data & Analytics

• 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

Before You Come on Board…

We believe you will fit well if you have;

• 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

Nice to have;

• Experience in industrial companies (automotive, manufacturing, technology)

• Familiarity with collective labour agreements (TİS)

• Experience with SAP HR, SuccessFactors or similar HRIS systems

• Exposure to headcount budgeting, personnel cost variance analysis or financial planning

What Is in This Journey for You?

• 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.
• Career development opportunities: With the Hareket Seninle program , we believe that growth begins with you. You can actively shape your own development and career journey — with transparency and equal opportunity at the heart of every process. Our learning ecosystem, including Bri-Learn and Academic Flexible Work , empowers you to take ownership of your learning, explore new opportunities, and unlock your full potential.

You can advance your career by working on diverse and meaningful projects as part of cross-functional teams. Through Askıda Proje , you can volunteer for projects across the company, gain new competencies, and collaborate beyond your current role. You can also join platforms like the Young Advisory Board (YAB) , where you share your ideas directly with top management and grow through new experiences.

• Birthday Leave: You can take the day off on your birthday and enjoy with your loved ones!
• Social Clubs: The meeting point for Brisa employees with diverse interests. Our social clubs — spanning art, nature, sports, and more — offer a perfect environment to connect, grow, and build lasting friendships. we aim to support both your mental and physical health.
• Well-being: For us, movement means both an active body and a healthy mind. That’s why at Brisa, we take a holistic approach to well-being and support our employees’ health in every sense through a variety of wellness initiatives.
• Entrepreneurship support: Have a great idea or a business plan? Join SabancıARF – Almost Ready to Fly – our program that supports early-stage entrepreneurs on their path to commercialization. You can also share your idea on the Brisa Innovation Portal and grow it with our Brisa Innovation Team.
• Learn more about innovation at Brisa

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• Volunteering: Want to create positive change? Join projects via Ability Pool or team up with Sabancı Volunteers through the “Sabancı Gençlik Seferberliği”. You also have four days of volunteering leave each year .
• Comprehensive health coverage

About Brisa

Brisa is a joint venture of the leader of the world tire industry Bridgestone, and Turkey’s rooted establishment Sabancı Holding. As Brisa, we are leading the Turkish tire industry, with our Bridgestone, Lassa, and many other brands, products, and services beyond tires.

For us, mobility is not just about technology, it’s a human-centered approach that encompasses every moment of the journey. With an inclusive mindset, in every move we make, we support people and our employees in reaching their potential and transformation along their life journey.

Movement is in our nature. It's not just in our work, but in our culture as well. At Brisa, every move we make is focused on the future, goodness, growth, and togetherness. An exciting journey filled with innovative ideas, team spirit, and development awaits you!

Curious about how our hiring process works? Learn more here.

https://www.brisa.com.tr/brisali-olmak/ise-alim-surecimiz-nasil-isliyor/

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Our DEI efforts are driven by our commitment to make every journey inclusive

At Brisa, we move towards a world where diversity is our strength, equity is our commitment, and inclusion is our path to success.

As a proud signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) , we actively align our actions with the seven principles that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment across all levels of our organization. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to providing fair and equitable opportunities for all employees and applicants.

We celebrate every voice in our environment and ensure that all employment practices — including recruitment, training, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel actions — are conducted without bias or discrimination.

From the workforce that powers us to the services we provide, we are committed to making mobility accessible and welcoming for everyone — regardless of language, race, sect, age, gender, culture, nationality, ethnicity, disability, political or religious beliefs, sexual identity, gender expression, or any other protected characteristic.

We believe that every individual at Brisa contributes to an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.