HR Business Services Manager, Türkiye

About the role

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that creat

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR Business Services delivery across Türkiye, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with Turkish labor law and PPG policies, mitigating risks and supporting audit readiness
• Oversee and be accountable for payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing in line with Turkish regulations and company policies
• Partner with internal and external payroll providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement
• Act as a key interface between HR Business Partners, Centers of Expertise (COEs), and the business
• Support the implementation of global HR processes, tools, and systems across the country
• Ensure delivery of accurate and timely HR and payroll reporting for internal stakeholders (e.g., headcount, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, workforce composition, skills inventory)
• Oversee reporting to external entities such as government authorities
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of personnel records, including job history, compensation changes, leave balances, absence tracking, and insurance documentation
• Support the implementation and administration of rewards programs, including compensation and benefits. Ensure accurate execution of salary changes, bonus processes, and benefits enrollment
• Manage indirect procurement processes related to HR and administrative affairs, including meal cards, company cars, office services, and coordination with relevant vendors and service providers.
• Plan and execute internal communication activities, while coordinating employee engagement and corporate culture initiatives.
• Partner with COEs to ensure alignment with global policies and local compliance
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and digitalization
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR operational topics
• Be responsible for HR operations across the two manufacturing sites and the Istanbul office in Türkiye. Conduct regular site visits to ensure effective coordination between the manufacturing sites and the Istanbul office (at least three visits per month).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related fields
• Minimum 7 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, HR Shared Services, or similar roles, including payroll management experience
• Deep knowledge of Turkish labor law and HR administrative processes
• Proven experience managing HR and payroll vendors
• Experience working in an international and matrix organization is preferred
• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to drive process improvements and manage change
• High level of integrity, accountability, organization, and attention to detail
• Fluent in Turkish and English

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Additional Information

ROLE PURPOSE: As HR Business Services Manager, you will... Lead the delivery of high-quality HR operations and payroll services across Türkiye, ensuring alignment with PPG's global standards, policies, and service delivery model. Play a critical role in enabling exceptional employee experience, driving operational excellence, and ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution.

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