People and Culture Professional

Wide and Wise; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Wide and Wise is seeking a People & Culture professional to cover maternity leave for Türkiye operations. The role focuses on executing P&C processes, HR activities, and regular reporting across the organization in Türkiye, collaborating with managers and the EMEA P&C team.

The role requires a strong emphasis on compliance with Turkish labor law and stakeholder coordination. The position is hybrid with regular on-site presence at the Pendik, Istanbul office.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in People & Culture or HR.
• Strong exposure to operational HR and P&C processes in Türkiye.
• Deep knowledge of Turkish labor law, regulations, and employee relations.
• Experience with international, multicultural P&C teams and HR reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication across organization levels.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting people data and reporting.
• Hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented with process follow-up.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in international/multicultural or tech/high-growth environments is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Pendik, Istanbul.
• C1 level English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on P&C processes across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and employee experience.
• Handle day-to-day operational P&C activities, ensuring processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to support ongoing P&C processes and HR needs.
• Track people metrics, prepare reports, and support data-driven P&C processes.
• Prepare and provide regular P&C reports and updates to the EMEA team.
• Support the implementation and management of P&C policies and employee experience practices.
• Ensure P&C processes comply with Turkish labor law and local regulations.
• Support organizational development, change management, and workforce planning with stakeholders.
• Stay informed about market trends, talent insights, and modern P&C practices.

Skills

Turkish labor law

HR data reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Hybrid/work coordination

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a People & Culture Professional to join our partner's team!

This is a fixed-term position designed to provide maternity leave coverage, ensuring continuity and effective execution of established People & Culture processes during this period.

Our partner is a fast-growing international company operating in a dynamic and innovative environment.

In this role, you will support and manage day-to-day People & Culture processes across the organization in Türkiye, working closely with business leaders and the EMEA People & Culture team. The role is primarily focused on the effective execution, coordination, and follow-up of established People & Culture processes, operational HR activities, and regular reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on People & Culture processes across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and employee experience.

• Handle day-to-day operational People & Culture activities, ensuring processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.

• Work closely with managers and relevant stakeholders to support ongoing People & Culture processes and address operational HR needs.

• Track people metrics and workforce data, prepare relevant reports, and support data-driven People & Culture processes.

• Prepare and provide regular People & Culture reports and updates to the EMEA team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of existing People & Culture policies, procedures, and employee experience practices.

• Ensure People & Culture processes and practices are compliant with Turkish labor law and local employment regulations, and support employee relations and labor law-related processes when required.

• Support organizational development, change management, and workforce planning activities in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Stay informed about market trends, talent insights, and modern People & Culture practices.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, or related roles, with strong exposure to multiple areas of the employee lifecycle.

• Strong experience in managing and following up on operational HR and People & Culture processes in Türkiye.

• In-depth knowledge of Turkish labor law, employment regulations, and employee relations processes.

• Experience working with international multicultured People & Culture teams and preparing regular HR reports is preferred.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication skills across different levels of the organization.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret people data and prepare clear and accurate reports.

• Hands-on, organized, and solution-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail and process follow-up.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, processes, and requirements in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.

• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment, technology-driven, or high-growth environments is a plus.

• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence at the company's office in Pendik, Istanbul.

• C1 level English, both written and spoken