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Vodafone • İstanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Payroll Executive

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking an Employee Relations & Payroll Specialist who will deliver high-quality, operational employee relations support aligned with business priorities and local market requirements. This role provides practical guidance on labour policy, employment law, payroll-related activities, and employee relations processes, while ensuring accurate data management and effective coordination with employee councils and stakeholders.

What you will do

  • Provide reliable operational support, administration, and sound guidance across employee relations activities in line with local labour legislation.
  • Manage AR‑GE / Teknokent payroll processes in compliance with Turkish legislation, including the accurate calculation and application of income tax exemptions, SGK incentives, correct segregation of AR‑GE and non‑AR‑GE payroll elements, preparation of statutory reports, and support for audits through close collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Deliver employment law support on matters such as redundancies, grievances, disciplinary processes, TUPE activities, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Coordinate employee councils, including preparation, documentation, and meeting minutes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR and ER records within HR systems to ensure data integrity.
  • Act as a point of contact for employee relations queries, resolving issues using applied technical knowledge.
  • Support the consistent application of employee relations standards across the local market.
  • Collaborate with ER, Reward, HR Business Partners, and other HR colleagues in delivering the employee relations agenda.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of required data to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform HR administration activities, managing employee data and organisational records.
  • Run monthly payroll activities in compliance with Labour Law No. 4857 and Social Security Institution legislation.
  • Manage employee relations cases, including performance and conduct matters, in line with labour law and company policies.
  • Collect and manage new joiner documentation and complete Social Security Institution employment entries.
  • Calculate receivables and payables for leavers, coordinate with the payroll team, and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Prepare Social Security Institution exit notifications for leavers.Report monthly employment costs, manage the payroll budget, and share insights with the management team.
  • Provide reliable operational support, administration, and sound guidance across employee relations activities in line with local labour legislation.
  • Manage AR‑GE / Teknokent payroll processes in compliance with Turkish legislation, including the accurate calculation and application of income tax exemptions, SGK incentives, correct segregation of AR‑GE and non‑AR‑GE payroll elements, preparation of statutory reports, and support for audits through close collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Deliver employment law support on matters such as redundancies, grievances, disciplinary processes, TUPE activities, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Coordinate employee councils, including preparation, documentation, and meeting minutes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR and ER records within HR systems to ensure data integrity.
  • Act as a point of contact for employee relations queries, resolving issues using applied technical knowledge.
  • Support the consistent application of employee relations standards across the local market.
  • Collaborate with ER, Reward, HR Business Partners, and other HR colleagues in delivering the employee relations agenda.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of required data to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform HR administration activities, managing employee data and organisational records.
  • Run monthly payroll activities in compliance with Labour Law No. 4857 and Social Security Institution legislation.
  • Manage employee relations cases, including performance and conduct matters, in line with labour law and company policies.
  • Collect and manage new joiner documentation and complete Social Security Institution employment entries.
  • Calculate receivables and payables for leavers, coordinate with the payroll team, and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Prepare Social Security Institution exit notifications for leavers.Report monthly employment costs, manage the payroll budget, and share insights with the management team.

Who you are

  • An individual with working knowledge of Labour Law No. 4857 and Social Security Institution legislation.
  • Experienced in employee relations processes, payroll coordination, and HR administration.
  • Confident in providing practical, policy-aligned advice on employment matters.
  • Skilled in data management, documentation accuracy, and use of HR systems.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and supporting broader HR strategies.
  • Analytical, organised, and able to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

Exposure to complex employee relations and payroll activities within a global organisation.Opportunities to collaborate with experienced HR, Reward, and Business Partner teams.A role that builds strong foundations in employment law, data governance, and stakeholder management.A supportive environment focused on learning, inclusion, and professional growth.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced application of local labour law and social security regulations.
  • End-to-end employee relations case management.
  • Payroll budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis.
  • Data-driven decision-making and HR systems optimisation.
  • Effective collaboration across HR specialisms and business functions.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning license

Working at Vodafone

Company employees:

85,887

Gender diversity (m:f):

61:39

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Albania

Belgium

Czechia

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Egypt

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

India

Ireland

Italy

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Mozambique

Portugal

Romania

Singapore

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Tanzania

Türkiye

United Kingdom

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