Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Manager

FFC; Esenyurt; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Job summary

FFC Kimya is seeking an Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Manager for its Istanbul/Esenyurt production facility. You will lead HR and admin strategies, oversee labor law, and optimize talent both blue and white collar in a manufacturing environment.

You will manage budget, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance, while improving engagement and internal communication. This role offers growth in a market-leading fragrance and essence producer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of managerial experience in HR/Administrative Affairs in manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of labor law, SGK, OHS, and employment practices.
• Experience developing blue-collar and white-collar talent and budgets.
• Ability to manage facility, vendor relations, security, catering, transport, procurement.
• Proficient in ERP systems and KPI reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking, crisis management, and representation skills.
• Willing to relocate to Istanbul/Esenyurt region.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Human Resources Management: Formulating and managing HR policies and processes aligned with factory objectives; recruit and train; performance management; headcount planning.
• Defining talent acquisition strategies for blue-collar and white-collar roles and creating succession plans.
• Managing labor law and disciplinary proceedings; reporting outcomes to executives; minimizing legal risks.
• Developing initiatives to increase employee engagement, reinforce culture, and strengthen internal communications.

Skills

Labor Law

SGK legislation

OHS regulations

Employment practices

Talent development (blue/white collar)

Headcount planning

Budget planning

ERP systems

Process design

KPI reporting

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Corporate representation

Relocation to Istanbul/Esenyurt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Manager to join our production facility at FFC Kimya, a market leader in both national and international markets operating in the field of fragrance and essence manufacturing.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from relevant university departments (Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, etc.).
• Minimum 5-7 years of managerial experience leading HR and Administrative Affairs functions in the Manufacturing / Factory sector.
• Expert-level command of Labor Law, Social Security (SGK) legislation, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, and employment law practices.
• Proven experience in blue-collar and white-collar organizational development, performance management systems, headcount planning, and budget planning.
• Capability to manage factory facility management, subcontractor/vendor relations, security, catering, transportation, and administrative procurement processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with strong skills in process design and KPI reporting.
• Advanced strategic thinking, crisis management, and corporate representation skills.
• Currently residing in or able to relocate to the Istanbul / Esenyurt region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and Human Resources Management:

• Formulating and managing HR policies and processes (recruitment & selection, training, performance management, headcount planning) aligned with the factory's strategic objectives.
• Defining blue-collar and white-collar talent acquisition strategies and creating succession plans for critical roles.
• Managing labor law and disciplinary proceedings; taking proactive measures to minimize legal risks and reporting outcomes to executive management.
• Developing initiatives that increase employee engagement, reinforce company culture, and strengthen internal communications.

Administrative Affairs and Facility Management:

• Preparing the annual budget for the Administrative Affairs department, executing cost optimization, and monitoring expenses.
• Managing contract terms and service quality performance for all third-party vendors across the facility (shuttle services, catering, security, janitorial/cleaning, maintenance & repair, etc.).
• Leading or participating in the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) committee to guarantee full regulatory compliance and foster a sustainable OHS culture across the factory.
• Overseeing relations and audit processes with official institutions and government bodies (İŞKUR, SGK, Ministries, Municipalities, etc.).
• Managing end-to-end operations for the company vehicle fleet, administrative building maintenance, and employee amenities/social facilities.

What We Also Provide:

• Opportunity to take an active role in national and international projects.
• Developing professional experience in fragrance industry.
• Supportive working environment for cultivating knowledge.
• Team and individual mentoring with highly experienced senior professionals.
• Private health insurance.
• This is a period of advancement and growth for the business, offering significant career development opportunities and the chance to contribute and help shape its future.