HR Junior Specialist

Guess Europe Sagl; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 1,345,000 - 1,793,000; Full time

Job summary

Guess Europe Sagl is seeking a motivated and people-oriented HR Junior Specialist to join our HR team supporting Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus. You will contribute to Training & Development, Recruitment, and Employer Branding while assisting day-to-day HR operations.

You'll work in a fast-paced, international retail environment, coordinating onboarding, talent acquisition activities, and employee communications to enhance the employee experience across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Positive, proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented with big-picture awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support Training & Development, Recruitment, and Employer Branding initiatives across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.
• Assist onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, CV screening, and interview scheduling.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and provide recruitment reports.
• Contribute to employer branding content and campus/university relations.
• Provide HR operations support including onboarding/offboarding, records maintenance, and HR system data.
• Assist HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks updates.
• Support HR reporting, data analysis, and management presentations.

Skills

English

Confidentiality

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 Junior 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 necessaryContribute 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

Requirements

• 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