Manager, People & Culture – ACWA Turkiye

Acwa; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power Türkiye seeks an experienced People & Culture leader to drive the HR agenda for both corporate and construction businesses. You will report to the Country CEO and partner with regional HR leadership to shape workforce planning, recruitment, payroll, and compliance across Türkiye.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution in a fast-growing, project-driven environment with a focus on talent development, organization design and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years in a senior HR role.
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, EPC, construction, industrial or project-based environments.
• Proven experience supporting organizational growth, project mobilization and workforce expansion.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Labor Law.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Lead people strategy & workforce planning for Türkiye across corporate and construction businesses.
• Oversee recruitment, talent acquisition, payroll and HR operations.
• Manage employee relations and compliance with Turkish Labour Law.
• Drive workforce mobilization, site workforce management and cost monitoring.
• Partner with Country CEO and regional leadership on engagement and organizational development.

Job description

Regular travel to Ankara + frequent visits to construction sites, operational facilities and project locations across Türkiye

About ACWA Power

ACWA Power is a leading developer, investor and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen projects.

As our presence in Türkiye continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded People & Culture professional to support our next phase of growth and organizational development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager / Head of People & Culture – Türkiye to lead the People & Culture agenda across our corporate and construction businesses in Türkiye.

Reporting to the Country CEO and partnering closely with regional People & Culture leadership, this role will oversee:

• People strategy & workforce planning
• Recruitment & talent acquisition
• Payroll & HR operations
• Employee relations & compliance
• Project mobilization & site workforce management

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Leadership Team
• Provide workforce and organizational insights to support strategic decisions
• Drive engagement, culture and organizational effectiveness initiatives

Workforce Planning & Organization Design

• Lead manpower planning and workforce budgeting
• Optimize organizational structures to support growth
• Monitor workforce costs and productivity
• Identify capability gaps and workforce solutions

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment across corporate and construction functions
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and pipelines
• Partner with business leaders on hiring priorities
• Build pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions
• Ensure timely hiring and a strong candidate experience

Talent Management & Succession

• Lead talent reviews and succession planning
• Identify and develop high-potential talent
• Establish development plans for critical talent
• Drive leadership and organizational development
• Support salary reviews, incentives and compensation planning
• Partner with leaders to improve individual and organizational performance

Payroll & HR Operations

• Oversee payroll and salary administration
• Manage benefits and employee lifecycle processes
• Maintain accurate employee data and records
• Drive HR process improvement and operational excellence

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance on employee relations and disciplinary matters
• Ensure compliance with Turkish Labour Law and employment regulations
• Support consistent implementation of policies and governance standards
• Partner with project and construction leadership
• Support workforce deployment and site mobilization
• Address workforce challenges across remote/project environments
• Maintain regular engagement with site-based teams

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded People & Culture professional with a proven track record supporting growth-oriented and project-driven organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5+ years in a senior HR role
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, EPC, construction, industrial or project-based environments is highly desirable
• Proven experience supporting organizational growth, project mobilization and workforce expansion
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Labor Law
• Strong recruitment & talent acquisition experience
• Workforce planning & manpower budgeting
• Payroll, salary administration, compensation & benefits
• Performance management & employee relations
• Experience supporting construction projects and site-based workforces
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors is REQUIRED
• Experience with Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Recruiting and Talent Management modules will be highly preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Results-oriented and hands-on
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic and project-driven environment