HR Business Partner / HR Associate

About the role

A dynamic international organization is seeking an HR Business Partner/HR Associate to manage the full HR lifecycle across multiple locations in Turkey, partnering closely with managers and employees to deliver effective people solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for locations in Istanbul, Arifiye, and Ankara.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, engagement, and organizational development.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment: advertising, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation in compliance with legislation.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, performance reviews, compensation reviews, and off‑boarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
• Contribute to payroll‑related activities and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Identify and implement improvements to HR processes and employee experience.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analyses to monitor key people metrics.
• Participate in HR projects across locations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reward and benefits activities such as salary reviews, benchmarking, and bonus programs.
• Travel regularly between company locations as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of progressive experience in a hands‑on HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to handle employee relations and performance management matters professionally.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proactive, resilient, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP or SuccessFactors.
• Support of payroll administration and HR data management processes.
• Strong English language proficiency.
• German language skills (advantage).