Payroll Specialist

Job description

Payroll Specialist Company: Boeing Turkey Aviation and Trade Limited Company Boeing Turkey Aviation and Trade Limited Company is looking for Payroll Specialist to join our team in Istanbul, Türkiye . The Payroll Specialist is an experienced hands‑on payroll professional hired to execute and support payroll processes for Turkey (and other smaller payrolls in the region Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan). This role focuses on accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing, issue resolution, reconciliations and strong operational documentation while partnering with local payroll vendors, external providers and cross‑functional teams. The position will be based out of Teknopark , Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye. Position Responsibilities: Oversee end-to-end payroll runs assigned, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, and provide support or validation for payrolls within the assigned countries as required. Manage pre‑payroll validations, data cleansing and exception handling to minimize rework. Reconcile payroll outputs, investigate post‑payroll discrepancies, perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions across supported countries. Coordinate with local and global payroll vendors (e.g., CloudPay, TCS, PWC etc. ) and internal platform owners (Workday, ServiceNow) for integration issues, configuration clarifications and incident resolution. Maintain and update detailed country‑specific payroll process documentation and transaction‑level work instructions for payrolls assigned Support testing and deployment of payroll system changes, patches and enhancements; validate results and document outcomes. Produce regular payroll reports and support KPI tracking; escalate trends, country‑specific risks and compliance issues to the manager. Support onboarding and training of vendor payroll teams (e.g., TCS) and act as a subject matter resource for payroll queries. Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, tax rules and statutory reporting requirements for Payrolls assigned. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggest automation opportunities and strengthen controls for multi‑country payroll processing. Behavioral Attributes Customer‑focused with commitment to delivering a positive employee and stakeholder experience. Strong interpersonal skills; builds productive relationships with local HR teams, vendors and global partners. Detail‑oriented, reliable and accountable for accuracy. Proactive problem‑solver who anticipates issues and follows through to resolution. Collaborative team player with effective communication and time‑management skills. Openness to digital tools and continuous improvement mindset. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) 5+ years hands‑on payroll experience with demonstrated experience supporting Turkish & other regional payrolls. 3+ years of practical experience with at least one global payroll platform and vendor‑managed payroll environments (CloudPay, PWC Workday and ServiceNow) 3+ Years of exposure to payroll reconciliations, statutory compliance and payroll reporting. Strong knowledge of Turkey payroll’ legislation, social security, taxes and statutory filings. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business or related field preferred. Familiarity with other payrolls concepts (Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan) and statutory requirements. Solid skills in gross‑to‑net calculations, benefits, deductions, off‑cycle payments and corrective payroll actions. Proficient in post‑payroll reconciliation, troubleshooting and analytical root‑cause techniques for complex exceptions. Understanding of upstream HR data flows (time & attendance, benefits, HRIS) and downstream integrations to finance and statutory reporting. Strong spreadsheet skills and ability to extract, manipulate and present payroll data. Fluency in both English and Turkish is required. Additional Details: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Istanbul, Türkiye. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Türkiye law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Türkiye labor and immigration formalities. Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Türkiye)