Compensation & Benefits Senior Specialist

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. We are also more than a supplier which inspires the gastronomy sector in more than 30 countries with approximately 15 million customers worldwide! With its 36 years presence in our country, METRO Türkiye is operating in 20 cities, with 36 stores and over 4.000 employees.

We are a purpose driven company; we value Turkish cuisine and develop our community by supporting our chefs, leading the market with several sustainability projects, diverse and inclusive structure, digitalization projects, agile innovative approaches and pioneer the sector.

We furthermore take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at METRO Türkiye with our movement "Muftağımızda Eşitlik Var (MEV)". We aim for a more equal and more inclusive future with the diversity of our employees whose gender, place of birth, age, lifestyle, religion, perspective, experience and talents differ from each other.

We place diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of our business strategy and implement our recruitment policies accordingly by creating equal employment opportunity for all.
*METRO Türkiye is one of the WEPs Signatories.

• Design and implement compensation and benefits strategies, policies, procedures, and programs that align with the company's objectives and priorities.
• Oversee the annual employment budget process and support monthly monitoring of it with related stakeholders.
• Engage in market research and conduct benchmarking studies to ensure our total rewards offerings remain competitive.
• Administer the annual merit process, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the organization.
• Create and manage incentive programs, including sales bonuses, to foster a performance-driven culture within the company.
• Offer guidance and support to managers and HR Business Partners regarding compensation-related issues, such as job evaluations, salary proposals, and promotions.
• Supervise the management of employee benefits programs, including flexible benefits options.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards concerning compensation and benefits.
• Lead and contribute to HR-related projects, developing tools and systems that are consistent with both local and global practices.
• Partner with HR Analytics to track, report, and analyze HR metrics, providing support as needed, especially concerning compensation and benefits.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• A solid understanding of total rewards concepts and current market trends.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Capable of clearly and effectively communicating complex information to various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for teamwork.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in English.

Head Office Working Model is Hybrid in METRO. We're working remotely on Fridays. You can work from anywhere on that day.