Human Resources Business Partner

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

What awaits you in this role?

• Be a strategic partner for development, retention and career management of talent across both office and field employee populations.

• Guide and lead the performance management process in alignment with company-wide objectives.

• Provide coaching and career support for employees, contributing positively to the overall employee experience.

• Consult on succession planning and talent reviews for career development.

• Develop effective organizational structures and people plans with business functions.

• Act as the first point of contact for resolving daily employee-related issues and supporting change initiatives.

• Take ownership of HR processes specific to field employees, including:

-Field Recruitment and Rotation: Manage all recruitment processes for field employees, including internal rotations, recruitment under EYT, and employment of individuals with disabilities.

-Career and Transition Planning: Plan and support transitions from field to office, as well as T1–T2 level promotions and career development paths.

• Compensation and Assignment Processes: Monitor and manage BUP-related assignments, duty compensations, and approval workflows.

What are we looking for in this position?

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Sociology etc.

• 2 year experience as an HR Business Partner or Generalist, preferably in a corporate/industrial environment,

• Advanced level of English,

• Good level of SAP HR module knowledge is a plus,

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build relationships and drive alignment,

• Results-driven, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset,

• Ability to work in an agile and lean structure,

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities,

• Passion for improving employee experience and developing people strategies.

Technical & Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking,

• Performance and talent management,

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills,

• Organizational development knowledge,

• Change management,

• Field operation awareness (preferably prior experience supporting field populations).

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

•We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.

Role Location

Kocaeli - Yeniköy