Organizational Development Specialist / Senior Specialist

Koç University; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University invites applications for an Organizational Development Specialist to join the Human Resources Directorate. You will support organizational design, update job descriptions, and help implement performance management processes across the university.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field, at least five years in HR or OD, strong MS Office skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related area.
• Min 5 years of HR/organizational development experience
• Knowledge of performance management systems, job evaluation and grading
• Understanding of core HR processes; hands-on HR experience in complex organizations is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and data management skills
• Experience with SAP HR and performance management systems (OKR, SF)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Supporting to provide required analysis for organizational design and restructuring studies
• Preparing, reviewing and updating job descriptions and organizational charts
• Supporting the implementation of performance management systems and following the annual performance management process
• Having the responsibility for each step of Employee Engagement and HR satisfaction surveys
• Contributing to review of job evaluation, grading systems and titles
• Supporting the identification of critical positions within the organization and ensuring alignment with the Training and Development unit for talent and development activities
• Design and implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness
• Updating and publishing procedures, carrying out process improvement studies
• Preparing monthly, yearly, adhoc reports and in line with the outputs improve all related HR processes and systems

Skills

Performance management

Job evaluation

HR processes

Data management

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Engineering

Tools

SAP HR

OKR

SF (SuccessFactors)

Job description

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research‑oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a Organizational Development Specialist / Senior Specialist to join the Human Resources Directorate of our university who meets the following criteria:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other related area
• Min 5 years of experience in HR, organizational development, or a related discipline,
• Knowledge of performance management systems, job evaluation and grading
• Overall understanding of the core HR processes and hands on HR experience in complex organizations is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and data management skills
• Experinced in SAP HR module and performance management systems (OKR, SF etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment

Job Description

• Supporting to provide required analysis for organizational design and restructuring studies
• Preparing, reviewing and updating job descriptions and organizational charts
• Supporting the implementation of performance management systems and following the annual performance management process
• Having the responsibility for each step of Employee Engagement and HR satisfaction surveys
• Contributing to review of job evaluation, grading systems and titles
• Supporting the identification of critical positions within the organization and ensuring alignment with the Training and Development unit for talent and development activities
• Design and implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness
• Updating and publishing procedures, carrying out process improvement studies
• Preparing monthly, yearly, adhoc reports and in line with the outputs improve all related HR processes and systems

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.