Payroll & Employee Relations Specialist (Istanbul) in İstanbul, Turkey

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within – more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs – they’re chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Create job postings, coordinate interview processes, and facilitate new employee orientation.

• Payroll & Payment Processes: Manage monthly payroll, calculate commissions/bonuses, track ESPP and BES (Private Pension System) deductions.

• Legal Compliance: Prepare Muhtasar (withholding tax) and SGK (Social Security) declarations, handle employee onboarding/offboarding, approve employee leave reports, and submit İŞKUR (Employment Agency) notifications.

• Systems & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records in LOGO/EXPO/CONCUR systems, prepare department-based headcount lists, and perform reconciliations for monthly/periodic payments.

• Administrative & Operational Support: Oversee other management needs, prepare visa documentation, conduct PAF checks, handle severance and release (ibraname) calculations, and manage employee and other insurance processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

• At least 2-3 years of experience in payroll, tax declarations, and social security procedures

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); knowledge of LOGO/EXPO/CONCUR is a plus

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and reporting skills; results-focused

• Excellent communication skills, team player; solid understanding of labor laws and relevant regulations

• English proficiency

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.