People & Culture Executive

About the role

ARVEN is recruiting, on behalf of its client, an established technology company specializing in digital commerce and AI-powered solutions, a People & Culture Executive / Specialist. The client has over 20 years of experience, a team of 250+ professionals and operates in more than 15 countries. The role suits a proactive, hands-on HR professional who works closely with business leaders, manages core HR processes and takes ownership of strategic people initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational objectives.
• Manage core HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development and employee engagement.
• Lead HR projects from planning through implementation.
• Support workforce planning, headcount management, personnel cost analysis and HR budgeting.
• Drive process improvement, organizational development and change management.
• Analyze HR data, develop reports and give management actionable insights.
• Coordinate outsourced payroll and ensure compliance with Turkish labor legislation.
• Identify ways to use AI, automation and HR technology to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in HR Business Partnering, HR Management or a comprehensive HR Generalist role.
• Proven HR project management and process improvement experience.
• Solid knowledge of workforce planning, performance management, talent processes and HR operations.
• Strong business acumen, financial awareness and analytical thinking.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Experience in technology companies or fast-paced environments is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.
• Solid knowledge of Turkish labor legislation.
• Preferred: experience implementing AI tools or automation in HR, people analytics, HR dashboards, HRIS, ATS or workflow automation tools.