HR Manager

The HR Manager – Turkey will lead the Human Resources function for Calderys in Turkey, partnering closely with local management teams and the HR Director – EMEA (Operations) to deliver the regional people strategy.

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR leadership across all areas of HR — including talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, organizational change, and compliance — ensuring alignment with global HR policies and the specific needs of the Turkish business.

HR Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager, Plant Manager(s), and leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Partner with the HR Director – EMEA (Operations) to execute the regional HR strategy in line with operational and business goals.
Drive initiatives that strengthen engagement, capability, and performance within the local organization.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead all aspects of employee relations, ensuring compliance with Turkish labor law and company policies.
• Manage interactions with unions and employee representatives, ensuring constructive and transparent relationships.
Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and performance management.

Talent & Capability Development

• Partner with line leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted training and development plans.
• Support leadership development and succession planning for key operational and technical roles.
Promote internal mobility and talent development within the Turkish organization.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead local recruitment activities in collaboration with the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure efficient and high-quality hiring.
Manage onboarding and induction programs that support employee engagement and retention.

Development & Change

• Support local implementation of organizational changes, restructuring, or transformation initiatives.
• Drive a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability throughout all HR practices.
• Champion Calderys’ values and culture, ensuring consistent communication and employee engagement.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, and benefits management in partnership with finance and external providers.
• Maintain accurate HR data in Oracle and support reporting and analytics for the region.
Ensure compliance with audit requirements and corporate governance standards.

Key Interfaces

• HR Director – EMEA (Operations)
• Country and Plant Leadership Teams
• Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
• Global COEs (Reward, Talent, L&D, HR Systems)
• Legal, Finance, and Communications functions
Union/Employee Representatives

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or HR Business Partner role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish labor law and experience in employee/industrial relations.
• Proven track record in driving HR processes, change initiatives, and workforce development.
Experience working within a matrix, international organization preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Business-oriented HR professional with a pragmatic and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation capabilities.
• High level of integrity, resilience, and adaptability.
• Fluent in Turkish and English (both written and spoken).