Industrial Relations Specialist

YEO; Kartal; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

YEO, a leading Turkish engineering and energy solutions company, seeks an Industrial Relations Specialist for its Kartal, Istanbul team. You will manage HR operations and employee relations for overseas subsidiaries and affiliates, oversee onboarding/offboarding, contracts, and records, and coordinate OHS activities with the HR and legal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, 2–4 years in HR industrial relations, and strong English plus MS Office/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in HR industrial relations, personnel affairs, and labor legislation.
• Experience in onboarding/offboarding, personnel file management, leave, benefits, and reporting for blue- and white-collar employees.
• Able to coordinate OHS processes, site visits, and employee training activities.
• Strong English communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR operations and employee relations for overseas subsidiaries and international affiliates.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, personnel files, and archiving in line with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Ensure documents are collected during onboarding and that contracts, data protection, and OHS documents are completed.
• Track and report on annual leave, unpaid leave, medical reports, advances, and benefits.
• Support SSI workplace openings/closings, transfers, declarations, accounting records, and notifications.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly timekeeping and attendance reports.
• Coordinate with OHS for visits, doctor arrangements, and training planning.
• Assist in mediation processes during offboarding and stay current with incentives and HR practices.

Skills

Advanced English

MS Office

ERP systems

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Founded in 2004, YEO is one of Türkiye’s leading companies providing engineering, technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy solutions for the energy sector. Covering the entire electrification value chain, we deliver end-to-end services in power generation, transmission, distribution, and efficient energy management.

With our strong production infrastructure and engineering expertise, we offer design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance services in solar and wind power plants, biogas and biomass facilities, floating solar plants, energy storage systems (BESS), and digital energy technologies. We also create added value with our expertise in high-voltage substations, power grids, hydrogen solutions, as well as transportation and infrastructure projects.

Through our REAPG factory in Tuzla, we are expanding our capabilities in energy storage production and strengthening our vertical integration from EPC to BESS manufacturing.

We have successfully completed over 400 projects in more than 40 countries. With our headquarters, field operations, and robust manufacturing facilities, we contribute to sustainability goals both in Türkiye and in international markets.

At present, we are seeking a highly skilled “Industrial Relations Specialist” to join our team in Kartal, İstanbul.

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related departments
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in HR industrial relations practices, personnel affairs, and labor legislation processes
• Experienced in onboarding/offboarding, personnel file management, leave, benefits, and reporting processes for blue-collar and/or white-collar employees
• Able to follow SSI processes, legal notifications, incentive practices, and related labor legislation
• Able to take an active role in coordinating OHS processes, site/facility visits, and employee training activities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and willingness to work with ERP systems
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong analytical mindset and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, constructive approach, and sense of responsibility

Job Description:

• Manage HR operations and employee relations processes end to end for YEO’s overseas subsidiaries and international affiliates.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, personnel file, and archive processes for blue-collar and white-collar employees in line with company procedures and legal requirements
• Ensure that all required documents are collected during onboarding and that employment contracts, data protection documents, OHS documents, and undertakings are duly completed and signed
• Follow up, control, and report employees’ annual leave, unpaid leave, medical reports, advance payments, and benefits processes
• Support the timely and complete execution of SSI workplace opening/closing, transfers, declarations, accounting records, and legal notification processes
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to timekeeping, attendance, onboarding/offboarding, and other HR operations
• Follow up headquarters, workshop, factory, and site processes in coordination with the OHS department; support required visits, occupational physician arrangements, and training planning
• Support the organization and conclusion of mediation processes when required during offboarding
• Follow current regulations regarding incentives, legislation, and HR practices; prepare necessary reports and briefings
• Contribute to preparation, data control, and improvement activities related to the relevant processes during ERP and digital system transitions