At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

pladis is looking for Compensation, Reward, & HR Analytics Manager for our pladis Center of Excellence Team.

Key Deliverables

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Design, implement, and manage compensation programs including base salary, variable pay, and bonuses.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitiveness across regions and roles.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to provide compensation guidance for talent acquisition, retention, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Lead job evaluation processes and maintain job architecture and salary grade structures.

Reward Strategy

• Develop and execute reward policies and frameworks aligned with business strategy.
• Manage global compensation review cycles (annual merit, bonus payouts, equity awards).
• Advise on reward implications of HR policies and practices, fostering alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate and enhance benefit programs in collaboration with Total Rewards.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive HR dashboards, analytics models, and metrics to support decision-making across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide actionable insights using compensation, performance, engagement, turnover, and workforce planning data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure HR data integrity and quality.
• Lead advanced analytics projects, predictive modeling, and workforce forecasting initiatives.

What Do You Need for This Role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive experience in compensation, rewards, HR analytics, or related Total Rewards roles within a corporate/global environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, HR Analytics tools, and visualization (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and compensation software.
• Experience with Korn Ferry, MERCER, Willis Towers Watson Grading and Salary Management Systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive results across multiple regions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Our values

We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world.

• Purpose-led… because we’re energized and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile… because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative… because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient… because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive… because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.

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