Senior HR Operations Specialist

Bunq; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 2,270,000 - 3,028,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking financial institution in Turkey seeks a Senior HR Operations Specialist to manage legal risks and improve global HR processes through automation. This role involves designing efficient employee journeys and ensuring alignment with compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR operations and a passion for leveraging AI. Enjoy a hybrid work model, a focus on professional growth, and a supportive work culture at bunq.

Benefits

Digital Nomad Program

Learning budget of €1500 annually

Private health insurance

MacBook provided

Multisport gym card

Qualifications

• Experience designing resilient, scalable employee journeys.
• Passion for using technology to automate HR experiences.
• Knowledge of legal and cultural nuances in international employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal risks and create automated systems for contracts.
• Implement AI automations to improve HR processes.
• Design employee lifecycle stages that are globally standardized.

Skills

Experience in HR Operations

Understanding of global People Operations & Compliance

Experience with AI in HR

Analytical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills in English

Job description

At bunq, we’re more than just a bank - we’re on a mission to transform how people experience banking! As our Senior HR Operations Specialist, your mission is to craft structured, compliant, and efficient processes that support our global workforce. You'll minimize risk, reduce operational chaos, and ensure every employee—from their first day to their last—feels supported, empowered, and aligned with our culture.

Are you ready to elevate HR operations to a whole new level? Let’s innovate together 🚀 Start your journey by applying to join our mission!

Take ownership:

As our Senior HR Operations Specialist, you’ll take ownership and make an impact by:

Managing legal risks and creating structured, automated systems for global contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and local employment matters across our locations 📈

Applying and adapting our employment framework to new international markets, solving specific compliance complexities, and developing robust policies 🌐

Actively implementing and scaling new AI-powered automations to improve efficiencies in key HR processes, such as contract management and employee offboarding 🤖

Designing and refining consistent, culturally aligned, and seamless employee lifecycle stages across global locations—ensuring they are globally standardized yet locally effective ✨

Guaranteeing every bunqer enjoys a secure and professional experience during their time at bunq, reinforcing a cohesive and supportive environment 💼

This challenge is perfect for you if

Experience in HR Operations, with a deep understanding of global People Operations & Compliance.

A proven track record of designing resilient and scalable employee journeys, transforming HR operations into structured, predictable processes that minimize errors and exceptions.

A strong passion for using technology, particularly AI, to create seamless, automated HR experiences 🤖

Expertise in analytical problem-solving, utilizing data and structured thinking to effectively identify and eliminate friction in the employee journey 📊

An in-depth knowledge of legal and cultural nuances in international employment, ensuring fair and consistent policies worldwide ⚖️

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to confidently manage global communication 💬

Your space to perform

We give you the space and the tools you need to succeed 💪🏼

🤟 Great, international colleagues who share your mindset

👩💻 Hybrid setup: after 3 months in-office, work 2 days remote, 3 days in-office weekly.

🧳 Digital Nomad Program: After your first year, enjoy up to 20 days per year to work while traveling, combining flexibility with strong team collaboration

🚀 We reward tenure with a dedicated travel budget: €1.5k after 2 years and €3k after 4 years to visit another core office

📚 We support growth with bunq Academy and €1500 annual learning budget

🚴♀️ A Multisport gym card for your health and wellbeing

🚌 Travel expenses are covered whether you come walking or by bike, bus or car (though we prefer green choices 🌳)

💻 A MacBook so you can Get Shit Done with us

🥦 Delicious lunches from our fabulous in-house chefs with vegan and vegetarian options
⚕️ Private health insurance, just in case

🍻 Friday drinks and other celebrations - bunq style

All new hires are subject to Pre-employment Screening (PES), which includes checks conducted by our third-party partner, DISA. This is part of our commitment to a secure and trustworthy workplace.

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