Payroll & Admin Specialist

At Avolta, our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

In Türkiye, Avolta operates Duty Free and F&B stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, along with Duty Free stores at Kayseri and Çukurova Airports.

For the role we are recruiting for, the position will provide corporate-level support across all retail operations.

We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team as a Payroll & Admin Specialist, based at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant execution of employee onboarding and offboarding processes, SGK notifications, attendance and leave tracking, payroll calculations, and official documentation. The position ensures the seamless and fully compliant management of all payroll and personnel processes through the Bilin system, while providing effective support to Human Resources administrative operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all internal and external registrations, notifications, official correspondence and documentation related to employee onboarding and offboarding processes in full compliance with legislation.
• Track employees’ attendance, working hours, overtime calculations, absences and leave records through the personnel attendance system; ensure the completion and accuracy of all related forms and system entries.
• Perform monthly payroll calculations and apply all relevant deductions, allowances and payments.
• Upload finalized timesheet records into the Humanist Bilin payroll system accurately and completely.
• Maintain employee personnel files and documentation in a complete, up‑to‑date and legally compliant manner.
• Execute all statutory leave processes accurately, on time and in accordance with legal requirements.
• Manage employee meal card loading and order operations.
• Prepare all required HR data reports accurately, systematically and in an analyzable format.
• Carry out HR administrative processes in alignment with company procedures and legal obligations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from relevant university programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll and personnel administration.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (preferred).
• Advanced practical experience and active user-level proficiency with the Bilin Humanist payroll system.
• Solid knowledge of Labor Law, SGK regulations and tax practices.
• Strong attention to detail, high accuracy and robust numerical/analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion regarding confidentiality and data security.
• Proactive, responsible, analytical and solution-oriented approach.

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