ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Senior HR Specialist - Compensation & Benefits for our Izmir Plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Reponsibilities

• Prepare all required inputs for the end-to-end payroll process, validate the accuracy of payroll data, and coordinate with the payroll service provider and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of payroll processes by evaluating and supporting the implementation of appropriate technologies, systems, and automation solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable labor and social security legislation, including the Turkish Labor Law No. 4857 and the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510; monitor legislative changes and ensure their integration into payroll and personnel administration processes.
• Support the preparation of the compensation and benefits budget; monitor and analyze actual and forecasted personnel costs, prepare periodic reports, and contribute to budget revision activities.
• Having knowledge and experience in market research and benchmark reports.
• Ensure that all statutory declarations and notifications related to payroll (e.g., Social Security Institution (SSI), Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), etc.) are completed accurately, fully, and on time.
• Monitor the timely and accurate payment of employee salaries in compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Ensure that onboarding, offboarding, personnel data changes, severance and notice compensation calculations, leave administration, overtime, and other payroll-related processes are carried out in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Manage correspondence, statutory notifications, and reporting processes with governmental authorities and regulatory institutions.
• Monitor Social Security incentives and other statutory incentive programs, verify eligibility, and ensure their effective implementation.
• Prepare and share periodic payroll and personnel administration reports, including annual leave, overtime, personnel costs, and payroll analysis, with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effective utilization of employee data within HR Information Systems (e.g., Workday, Enibra), and contribute to system enhancement initiatives.
• Conduct compensation and benefits analyses considering market practices, internal equity, and company policies, and support the sustainable implementation of compensation management processes.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports to support performance management, reward, and compensation processes.
• Provide operational support for payroll, compensation, employee data, and statutory compliance aspects of labor union processes, contributing to the effective and sustainable management of employee relations.
• Prepare payroll, personnel administration, and statutory compliance documentation required for SOX, internal audits, and other audit activities, and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Comply with procedures and work instructions in accordance with the IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System requirements; maintain up-to-date HR process documentation and support internal and external audit activities.
• Ensure that employee personal data is processed, stored, managed, and protected securely and in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK No. 6698) and applicable data privacy regulations.

Education and Work Experience Requirements / Eğitim ve İş Deneyimi Gereklilikleri:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business Administration, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll and personnel administration, with solid knowledge of compensation and benefits, industrial relations, core HR processes, and applicable labor legislation.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as Workday, Enibra, SAP, and SuccessFactors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, TISAX, and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

Physical Requirements & Required Skills / Fiziksel Gerekler ve Gerekli Beceriler:

• Manage working time effectively and efficiently.
• Comply with Environmental, Quality, and Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) rules and requirements.
• Demonstrate openness to change and adaptability to evolving business conditions.
• Be a strong team player and collaborate effectively with others.
• Act in accordance with general business ethics principles.
• Behave in compliance with the company’s established ethical standards, disciplinary rules, and workplace policies.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be results-oriented and demonstrate initiative.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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Career Scam Disclaimer: 

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.