Payroll & Budget Chief

Your journey to the future starts here! At Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, we work every day to ensure that thousands of passengers enjoy a safe and seamless travel experience. As our digital ecosystem continues to grow, strengthening our cyber resilience remains one of our top priorities. We are looking for a Payroll & Budget Chief who will play a key role in advancing our human resources capabilities. What We're Looking For: University degree from a relevant department, At least 7 years of experience in payroll, personnel affairs, and personnel cost management, Fluent English proficiency, Preferably experienced in team management, Strong knowledge of Turkish Labor Law No. 4857, Social Security Law No. 5510, and relevant payroll legislation, Proven experience in gross-up calculations for net salaries, Experience in preparing Withholding Tax and Premium Service Declarations Strong experience in payroll calculations and statutory reporting processes, Extensive experience in net salary and personnel budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting, Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Very good knowledge and hands-on experience with SuccessFactors and SAP, Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, Detail-oriented, results-driven, with strong follow-up and organizational skills, Excellent communication and coordination skills, Ability to work effectively under a high-pressure environment and manage peak-period workloads. What You Will Do: Manage monthly payroll preparation, control, and approval processes in compliance with applicable legislation and regulations. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of SGK, tax, unemployment insurance, and other statutory declarations. Manage processes related to employee onboarding and offboarding, leave, medical reports, overtime, bonuses, benefits, and personnel administration. Manage the Monthly Tax and Social Security Premium Service Declaration processes and coordinate relations with relevant government authorities. Analyze personnel costs on a monthly basis, compare actual costs against budgeted costs, and perform variance analyses. Lead the preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and revision of the annual personnel budget. Develop budget scenarios related to headcount, personnel expenses, salary increases, employee benefits, and other workforce-related costs. Compare actual personnel expenses against budget and forecasts and prepare regular management reports. Work closely with the Finance Department to prepare payroll and personnel cost reports related to month-end closing processes. Prepare periodic payroll, headcount, personnel cost, and budget reports for management, HR, and relevant stakeholders. Support the preparation of HR metrics, KPIs, and analytical reports. Conduct data analyses and financial impact assessments related to personnel costs, compensation, and employee benefits. Monitor Labor Law, Social Security legislation, tax regulations, and relevant legislative changes to ensure ongoing compliance and process updates. Actively participate in projects aimed at improving payroll, budgeting, and reporting processes, and develop recommendations to increase process efficiency. Ensure effective coordination between HR and Finance teams to maintain the accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability of payroll, budgeting, and reporting processes. What's Waiting for You at ISG? • Comprehensive benefits package • Employee clubs based on your interests • Birthday leave – because that day is truly yours • Small but meaningful celebrations on special occasions • Learning and development opportunities that support both your technical and professional growth • A people-oriented culture that values learning, sharing, and continuous development At ISG, we believe that feeling good, growing together, and building meaningful connections are just as important as success. If you would like to play a key role in shaping the future of payroll and budget within a critical aviation environment, we look forward to receiving your application.