HRBP/HR Associate (Sakarya)

Michael Page; Adapazarı; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is an international manufacturing company seeking an experienced HR Generalist to own the full HR lifecycle across Istanbul, Arifiye, and Ankara. You will partner with managers and employees to deliver effective people solutions and handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, prepare employment contracts, maintain HR records, contribute to payroll processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/Business or related field.
• Around 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Experience managing full employee lifecycle in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supporting multiple sites and diverse employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations and performance management with professionalism.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms such as SAP and/or SuccessFactors.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and HR data management.
• Ability to prepare legally compliant HR documentation and communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for locations across Türkiye (Istanbul, Arifiye, Ankara).
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, engagement, and development.
• Partner with managers and employees to resolve HR matters promptly and effectively.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, advertising, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Prepare, review and issue employment contracts and HR documents in compliance with laws.
• Support onboarding, performance and compensation reviews, and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
• Coordinate and execute HR administrative processes efficiently.
• Contribute to payroll-related activities and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analyses for decision-making.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across locations.
• Assist with reward and benefits activities, including salary reviews and benchmarking.
• Travel regularly between company locations.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

HR operations

Compliance

Continuous improvement

Payroll support

HR data management

SAP

SuccessFactors

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

A dynamic international organization and take ownership of the full HR lifecycle across multiple locations in Türkiye, partnering closely with managers and employees to deliver effective people solutions. This role offers a hands‑on HR generalist experience with broad exposure to employee relations, recruitment, HR operations, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established international manufacturing company, recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth across global markets.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the company’s locations in Istanbul, Arifiye, and Ankara.
• Provide professional guidance and support on a wide range of HR topics, including employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Partner with managers and employees to ensure timely and effective resolution of HR‑related matters.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment activities, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Prepare, review, and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, performance reviews, compensation reviews, and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
• Coordinate and execute HR administrative processes efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to payroll‑related activities and support compliance with applicable employment regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance employee experience, and reduce administrative workload.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analyses to monitor key people metrics and support decision‑making.
• Participate in HR projects across multiple locations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reward and benefits activities, including salary reviews, benchmarking exercises, and bonus programs.
• Travel regularly between company locations as required.

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Around 5 years of progressive experience in a hands‑on HR Generalist role.
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle in a fast‑paced business environment.
• Experience supporting multiple sites and diverse employee populations is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Turkish labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations and performance management matters with confidence and professionalism.
• Good understanding of HRIS platforms such as SAP and/or SuccessFactors.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and HR data management processes.
• Ability to prepare legally compliant HR documentation, policies, and employment‑related correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills across all organizational levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR metrics and identify trends.
• Proactive, resilient, and solution‑oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Comfortable operating within a growing and evolving business environment.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• German language skills will be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Job Offer

Opportunity to work in an international and collaborative environment.