HR Operations Specialist

Codeway; Şişli; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Competitive compensation package

Meal compensation

Private health insurance

Job summary

Codeway in Istanbul seeks an HR Operations Specialist to own employee lifecycle operations, HR systems, payroll coordination, and experience initiatives. You will support data-driven HR processes and work in a fast-paced environment.

We value detail orientation, proactivity, and collaboration. Fluency in English and strong organizational skills are essential as part of a growing team in a global startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HR Operations or similar roles.
• Solid knowledge of labor law and statutory processes.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle operations from onboarding to offboarding.
• Maintain HR records in systems with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Manage employment documentation across digital and physical archives.
• Coordinate statutory obligations and labor law processes with payroll and legal partners.
• Support monthly payroll cycles with inputs and changes.
• Serve as first contact for HR policies, benefits, and documentation.
• Manage benefits operations including private health insurance and external vendors.
• Coordinate employee surveys, HR communications, and internal projects.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.

Skills

Labor law

HRIS

Data reporting

English proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

ABOUT CODEWAY

Codeway is a global consumer tech company with more than 400M users worldwide.

Since 2020, we’ve built and scaled 60+ mobile apps across creativity, productivity, wellness, language learning, and entertainment.

Our flagship apps — Retake AI, Cleanup, Learna, and DramaPops — and many of them lead their categories globally. In 2024, we became the most downloaded app publisher on iOS, driven by cutting‑edge AI research, sharp data‑driven execution, and a relentless focus on product and marketing.

We’re a team of 300+ people across İstanbul and Barcelona who bring curiosity, passion, trust, and ownership to everything we build. Recognized as a #1 LinkedIn Top Startup and a Great Place to Work in Europe, Codeway is where ambitious people do their life’s best work.

We’re building the next generation of consumer tech and reimagining what mobile apps can be.

This is Codeway. This is our way. Join us.

POSITION

We are looking for an HR Operations Specialist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and building efficient, scalable people processes.

As a member of our HR team, you will take ownership of employee lifecycle operations, HR systems, reporting, payroll coordination, and employee experience initiatives. You will help us maintain operational excellence while supporting our growing organization with data‑driven, people‑focused solutions.

If you are detail‑oriented, proactive, and excited to make an impact in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own end‑to‑end employee lifecycle operations from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring all documentation, communications, and operational steps are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records in HR systems with full accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance, while continuously improving processes and system usage.
• Manage all employment documentation; including contracts, personnel files, policy acknowledgements, and official document requests - across both digital and physical archives.
• Coordinate statutory obligations and labor law compliance processes, including employment entry and termination notifications, in collaboration with external payroll and legal partners.
• Support monthly payroll cycles by preparing and validating payroll inputs, employee changes, and leave records.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR policies, benefits, leave, and documentation, and contribute to the development and communication of policies and guidelines.
• Manage benefits operations, including private health insurance, and coordinate external vendors across payroll, benefits, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Coordinate employee surveys, HR communications, and internal HR projects.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support business and leadership decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, Personnel Affairs, or a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of labor law, statutory notification processes, employee documentation, and HR operations.
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A detail‑oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy and ownership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An analytical mindset with an interest in HR reporting and data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Great Place to Work. As our top team member, you’ll be a part of a fast‑growing startup and have the privilege to enjoy our accredited “BEST WORKPLACES” environment, ranked first among all workplaces.
• A Competitive Compensation Package. Long story short, we take care of you.
• A Meal Compensation. That is actually enough for a decent & nutritious lunch, we’re not following the industry standard.
• Full Health Benefits. To keep you away from all the trouble, we provide unlimited private health insurance and cover the HPV vaccine.
• Pet Adoption Support. We cover the primary healthcare expenses, parasite vaccinations, and microchip costs that may arise within the first year after employees adopt a pet.
• Cool Tech Stack. Macbook, iPhone 15 Pro, magic mouse, magic keyboard; an adjustable desk with a 4K screen and any other gadget you may need in your job.
• Sport Activities Support. We care about your physical wellbeing and support your gym membership.
• Learning Never Ends! Training budget to help you grow in your role, gain new skills, and learn new things.
• Udemy Free Pass. An unlimited Udemy subscription.
• Flexible Schedule & Unlimited Vacations. This isn’t a “clock in, clock out” company. We care about your productivity, not tracking every minute you’re on site. It’s up to you to always be responsible with your work, no matter where you are or what schedule you’re keeping.
• English Course Support. Be more global and perform best at your work.
• Comprehensive Well‑being Support. Through our partnership with Meditopia, we now offer free psychological counseling, along with additional services like dietitian, personal trainer, parenting consultant, physiotherapist, child & adolescent therapist, and face‑to‑face counseling for employees in Istanbul.
• A Top‑Notch Office. Located at the heart of Istanbul, right next to Levent Metro Station at Ferko Signature.
• Codebrew. Yes, you’ve heard it right: We love coffee so much that we’ve built our own coffee shop inside our office, where we also provide healthy snacks at certain hours.
• Free Breakfast. At Codebrew - every morning at 9:30 AM.
• No Dress Code. Dress as you like.
• Happy Hours Every Friday. Every. Single. Friday. When it’s 5 PM: Screens off, party on! (Check out Codeway on Instagram)
• Dream Team. Average Codeway member is young, talented, and passionate - which makes our working environment extremely dynamic. Need proof? Take a look at our Instagram.
• Gaming Area. Whenever you need to take a break from hard work and relax with your favorite games, our PS5 corner will be waiting for you.
• Software Support. Subscription to any software you might need to perform at your best.
• Public Transportation Support. Daily public transportation support is on us, covered by an additional monthly compensation.
• Parent Support. Becoming a parent is a big moment, and Codeway celebrates it with you. We offer a one‑time grant to support our new parents.
• Massage Room. When you need a moment to recharge and unwind, our massage chair room will be ready to offer you a relaxing break.