HR Lead, Istanbul — Global People Partner & Growth

Neobankbeat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal events

Global collaboration

Career advancement

Internal mobility

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a People & Legal HR Generalist for the Istanbul office. You will lead end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, payroll inputs, and compliance with Turkish labor law, serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees in a fast-growing crypto workspace.

You will advise on performance, employee relations, visas, audits, and health and safety, while contributing to a vibrant, inclusive local culture aligned with Bybit's global standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR management capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Turkey labor law (4857 sayılı İş Kanunu).
• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, probation tracking, transfers, and offboarding.
• Administer payroll inputs, attendance, leave, and benefits with payroll vendor coordination.
• Prepare employment contracts and addendums in line with Turkish law; support visa/work permit applications.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee queries; handle grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover; advise managers on retention and engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish labor law, SGK, and occupational health safety regulations; support audits.
• Plan and execute local onsite events and employee welfare initiatives; foster inclusive culture.
• Coordinate office IT operations, procurement, and vendor management as needed.

Skills

HR Operations

Employee Relations

Turkish Labor Law

Onboarding

Contracts

Payroll coordination

HRIS

Visa support

Turkish-English

Tools

Google Workspace

Lark

Job description

Bybit is seeking a People & Legal HR Generalist for the Istanbul office. You will lead end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, payroll inputs, and compliance with Turkish labor law, serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees in a fast-growing crypto workspace.

You will advise on performance, employee relations, visas, audits, and health and safety, while contributing to a vibrant, inclusive local culture aligned with Bybit's global standards.