Human Resources Director

About the role

An established industrial organization headquartered in Istanbul is looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead its entire HR function. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role covers Human Resources, Administrative Affairs and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) in a complex, multi-site environment, driving growth, transformation and operational excellence. It suits someone with a strong track record in large-scale manufacturing, managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans and the transformation agenda.
• Oversee HR functions: talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation and benefits, performance management, succession planning, employee relations, learning and development and HR operations.
• Lead Administrative Affairs and OHS, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture.
• Manage workforce planning, organizational design and change management for a workforce of 3,000+ employees.
• Strengthen employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, organizational culture and people management.
• Oversee blue-collar workforce management, including industrial relations, productivity, employee relations and labor law compliance.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership on strategy, organizational effectiveness and leadership development.
• Drive HR transformation, streamline processes and improve HR systems, policies and practices.
• Build a high-performing HR organization able to support business expansion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field; a postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Significant senior-level HR leadership experience in a large-scale manufacturing or industrial organization.
• Proven experience managing HR in organizations with 3,000+ employees.
• Extensive hands-on experience with blue-collar workforces in a manufacturing environment.
• Responsibility for HR operations including Administrative Affairs and OHS.
• Track record in organizational growth, transformation and change management.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Turkish labor law, employee relations, industrial relations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence at executive level and turn business strategy into people and organizational solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication and decision-making skills.