HR Jr. Specialist

Guess Europe Sagl; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guess Europe Sagl is hiring an HR Jr. Specialist to support Training & Development, Recruitment and Employer Branding across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus. The role offers exposure to day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, international retail environment.

You will contribute to learning programs, help sourcing candidates, and collaborate with local teams while ensuring confidentiality and a high standard of People practices. Fluency in English is required, along with a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Training & Development, Recruitment, and Employer Branding initiatives.
• Assist HR operations, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll-related support as needed.
• Coordinate training calendars, logistics, and materials with stakeholders.
• Conduct CV screening and initial interviews; maintain candidate experience.
• Contribute to employer branding content and internal communications.
• Maintain HR records and support HR reporting and data analysis.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

HR Jr. Specialist

Guess is a global leader in the fashion industry, known for its iconic style, innovative spirit, and dynamic culture. We are looking for a motivated and people-oriented HR Jr. Specialist to join our Human Resources team and support our growing organization across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

In this role, you will primarily contribute to Training & Development, Recruitment, and Employer Branding initiatives, while also supporting day-to-day HR operations and employee-related processes. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who is eager to develop across different HR functions in a fast-paced, international retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of training and development programs across the organization
• Coordinate training calendars, participants, logistics, materials, and communication with relevant stakeholders for field
• Support onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a positive experience for new employees
• Assist in evaluating training effectiveness and preparing reports and follow-up actions
• Support the development and continuous improvement of training materials and learning initiatives

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes for both retail and office positions
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and position requirements
• Prepare and publish job advertisements across relevant recruitment channels
• Source potential candidates through job portals, databases, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and other channels
• Conduct CV screening and initial interviews and coordinate subsequent interview stages
• Maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and contribute to a positive candidate experience
• Support recruitment reporting and track key recruitment metrics
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Employer Branding & Employee Engagement

• Contribute to employer branding content and communication across career platforms, social media, universities, and other relevant channels
• Support university relations, career fairs, recruitment events, and other talent attraction activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate employee stories, company culture, and career opportunities
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events, recognition activities, and corporate communication projects
• Assist with employee surveys, feedback collection, and analysis to identify opportunities for improving employee experience

HR Operations & General HR Support

• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes and ensure required documentation is completed accurately

• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems

• Provide operational support for payroll, time & attendance, leave, personnel administration, and employee data processes when required

• Support the preparation and updating of HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and internal guidelines

• Assist with HR reporting, data analysis, and preparation of presentations for management

• Support employee relations and other HR processes in accordance with company policies and local labor legislation

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external HR service providers when necessary

• Contribute to local and regional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide general support to the HR team across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as business needs require

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Bachelor's degree

• High level of confidentiality and discretion

• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude

• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential matters professionally

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, while actively listening to others

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently

• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

• Detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture