Human Resources Operations Specialist

Confidential Careers; Fatih; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist to join its Istanbul regional HR Operations team. You will oversee employee data integrity, lifecycle workflows, benefits administration, and statutory compliance, handling confidential records with the highest data privacy standards.

Key responsibilities include managing data records, local regulatory filings, onboarding to offboarding, and collaboration with HR partners and external vendors to ensure seamless service

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of demonstrated experience in HR administration, HR operations, or HR services.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS platforms and HR ticketing/case management tools.
• Solid knowledge of local Turkish HR administrative standards and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Audit, maintain, and structure employee records in compliance with local data privacy laws.
• Coordinate local HR regulatory filings and statutory reports within deadlines.
• Oversee onboarding, lifecycle administration, and offboarding within global framework.

Job description

A global, industry-leading enterprise is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations Specialist to join its regional HR Operations team in Istanbul.

In this role, you will serve as a key pillar in the local employee lifecycle—overseeing employee data integrity, lifecycle workflows, benefits administration, and statutory compliance while handling confidential records with the highest standards of data privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Data & Records Management: Audit, maintain, and structure both physical personnel files and digital employee records in compliance with local data privacy laws and organizational standards.
• Statutory Compliance & Reporting: Coordinate and submit mandatory local HR regulatory filings and statutory reports to government authorities within designated deadlines.
• Lifecycle Administration (Onboarding to Offboarding):
• Facilitate new-hire onboarding in the system, collect candidate documentation, and liaise with external HR service delivery partners.
• Manage local termination procedures end-to-end within the global offboarding framework.
• Resolve employee lifecycle requests and inquiries with HR business partners.
• Benefits & Absence Management: Oversee benefit plan enrollments, updates, and terminations. Track leaves of absence in core systems and resolve non-routine employee benefit inquiries.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with employees, people managers, and outsourced HR vendors to ensure seamless service delivery and high-standard administrative support.

Profile & Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years of demonstrated experience in HR administration, HR operations, or HR services.
• Systems & Tools: Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS platforms and HR ticketing/case management tools.
• Core Competencies: Solid working knowledge of local Turkish HR administrative standards and labor regulations. High precision, meticulous attention to detail, and proven discretion when managing sensitive data.
• Languages:
• English: Full professional proficiency (written and spoken).
• Turkish: Native or full professional proficiency.
• Arabic: Working proficiency is an asset / strong advantage.