Human Resources Specialist

Akçansa; Büyükçekmece; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Akçansa is seeking an HR Specialist to design and deliver learning and development initiatives while driving talent acquisition and employer branding efforts. This role blends a strong L&D focus with ownership of recruitment-marketing and EVP activities to attract top talent.

You will collaborate with business leaders, HRBPs, and stakeholders to identify capability needs, manage the annual training cycle, and enhance onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years HR experience, esp. Learning & Development or Talent Acquisition.
• Knowledge of organizational development methodologies and competency frameworks.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday) and data analysis is a strong asset.
• Excellent English; German knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or matrix-structured organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders, HRBPs, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and support OD initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate L&D programs and annual training cycles.
• Own onboarding programs to help new employees integrate into the culture.
• Leverage digital learning tech and HR systems to enhance development.
• Support talent acquisition processes, including sourcing and interview coordination.
• Develop employer branding initiatives and EVP communications.
• Partner with external training providers and universities.
• Align and deploy global people practices within Heidelberg Materials network.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

German knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Recruitment platforms

Job description

As a leader in the building materials sector, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services while prioritizing our employees, our communities, and the environment. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where every team member's talents and perspectives are valued, invest in innovation and the latest technologies, and work responsibly to minimize our environmental footprint. Together, let's build a better future.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork
• Professional growth through training, mentorship, and coaching
• Competitive compensation and benefits that support your well-being
• The chance to make a real impact through sustainable, high-quality products

Position Overview

We are looking for an HR Specialist who will play a key role in designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, while also driving Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding efforts that strengthen how we attract and engage talent. This position combines a strong Learning & Development focus with meaningful ownership of employer branding and recruitment marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders, HRBPs, and key stakeholders to identify capability development needs and support learning and organizational development initiatives
• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programs, including managing the annual training cycle (planning, budgeting, scheduling, and effectiveness measurement)
• Own and continuously enhance onboarding and orientation programs to help new employees integrate into the organization and culture
• Leverage digital learning technologies, AI-powered solutions, and HR systems to enhance learning experiences and employee development
• Support talent acquisition processes, including sourcing support, interview coordination, and candidate experience enhancement
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives, including career site content, social media presence, and university/campus engagement, to strengthen the organization's talent attraction
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment marketing campaigns and communication of the employee value proposition (EVP)
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external training providers, consultants, universities, and learning partners
• Support the alignment and deployment of global people practices within the Heidelberg Materials network

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, or Talent Management, in a manufacturing and/or matrix-structured organization
• Knowledge of organizational development methodologies, competency frameworks, and talent management practices
• Exposure to talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, or employer branding activities is a strong advantage
• Strong understanding of core HR processes and employee lifecycle management, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to continuous improvement
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience in data analysis, reporting, and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); excellent command of English; knowledge of German is a plus
• Experience with HRIS platforms (especially Workday) and manufacturing, industrial, multi-site, or matrix-structured organizations is a strong asset