Plant HR Executive

Diageo Brazil Ltda; Turkey; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo seeks an experienced Human Resources professional for its Sarkoy Plant in Turkey. The role focuses on implementing HR policies, onboarding/offboarding, record-keeping, and supporting blue-collar recruitment and regulatory compliance.

You will manage training plans, KPI reporting, and engagement initiatives, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and HSE teams while ensuring adherence to Diageo standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Human Resources processes.
• Preferably degree in Industrial Engineering, Sociology, Business Administration, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and HSE functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full implementation and compliance of HR policies and regulations at the assigned manufacturing site.
• Prepare and maintain onboarding/offboarding documentation and system records.
• Collect onboarding and health documentation for new hires and inform Central HR.
• Enter data and prepare monthly HR KPI reports.
• Provide support to departments, answer inquiries and address needs.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for blue-collar recruitment activities.
• Coordinate with İŞKUR for hiring with disabilities, postings, and interviews.
• Prepare drafts for official correspondence and committee docs.
• Plan training programs and license/certification activities.
• Conduct probation reviews, onboarding follow-ups, and exit interviews.
• Create and maintain training records in the HR system.
• Monitor annual factory training plan and ensure completion.
• Contribute to cultural transformation and employee engagement projects.
• Support annual employee engagement survey and drive improvement actions.
• Organize social events at or around the factory.
• Collaborate with Central HR Business Partners on factory HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with Diageo QMS, OHS, Food Safety, Environmental and Energy Systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Sociology / Business Administration / Economics

Job description

Job Description :

About us:

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more

About the Function:

Human Resources is about shaping the experience of working at Diageo and helping our people learn and grow everyday.

From attracting talent to developing careers, this team plays a central role in building a culture where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow. They work closely with teams across the business, bringing insight, care and commercial understanding to everything they do.

You’ll help create an environment where different perspectives are valued and where people can learn new skills and thrive, unlocking potential across a truly global organisation.

About this role

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure the full implementation and compliance of all legal and company Human Resources policies, procedures, and regulations at the assigned manufacturing site.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation and system records for employee onboarding and offboarding processes in accordance with legal requirements.
• Ensure the complete collection of onboarding and health-related documentation for new hires and provide the necessary information to the Central Human Resources team.
• Enter data and prepare monthly KPI reports related to HR processes and other functions impacting Human Resources.
• Provide support to relevant departments regarding HR processes, answer employee inquiries, and address employee needs.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews and assessment processes for blue-collar recruitment activities.
• Manage processes coordinated with the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), including hiring employees with disabilities, tracking job postings, and scheduling interviews.
• Prepare drafts for official correspondence and committee-related documentation.
• Plan and execute operational processes related to vocational qualification certifications, operator licenses, and mandatory training programs.
• Conduct probation period reviews, onboarding follow-ups, and exit interviews for blue-collar employees.
• Create and maintain training records in the HR system using the training module.
• Monitor the annual factory training plan in collaboration with the Central Human Resources team and ensure the completion of planned training activities.
• Develop projects aimed at driving cultural transformation and increasing employee engagement.
• Support the implementation of the annual employee engagement survey, analyze results, share findings with managers, and facilitate improvement actions.
• Participate in the organization and coordination of social events held within or outside the factory.
• Collaborate with Central HR Business Partners on factory-related HR and administrative matters, driving continuous improvement initiatives and providing weekly and monthly updates.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the continuity and development of administrative affairs processes within the factory.
• Fulfill the requirements of Diageo Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental and Energy Management Systems, ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, and contribute to the effectiveness and continuous improvement of these systems.
• Adhere to Diageo’s Code of Business Conduct and internal procedures, work in compliance with relevant policies, and stay informed about updates.

Experience / Competencies

• Preferably 4+ years of experience in Human Resources processes.
• Preferably a graduate of Industrial Engineering, Sociology, Business Administration, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable, and easy-to-understand messages.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: Sarkoy Plant