Human Resources Business Partner

If you're passionate about people, data and digitalization - come and join us!

You'll be part of a professional team that embraces digital transformation while keeping empathy at the heart of everything we do. We're using the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make our processes smarter and faster with the tools of ZEISS GPT, Microsoft Copilot, HR e-Buddy etc.

The HRBP will serve as a strategic business partner for all Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Business Supporting Functions (BSFs) at ZEISS Türkiye concerning all people-related topics.

The person will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating several key areas within the HR function, particularly in Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, People Development, and HR Digitalization , while also driving focused People initiatives / projects within our Winning in Türkiye (WIT) program to elevate HR services from Good to Great to Excellent.

Talent Acquisition

•Conducting full-cycle recruitment efforts and “Winning Talents 4 ZEISS” for all business units and supporting functions as well as developing initiatives and implementing strategic plans to recruit potential high-quality candidates

•Creating local initiatives and projects to increase brand awareness and attract best talents into ZEISS Türkiye

•Managing employer branding activities (content for LinkedIn, internal articles on TEAMZEISS, career events etc.)

•Working closely with Hiring Managers to assess talent needs and overseeing the complete recruitment process with customized solutions

•Improving the employee experience by implementing an effective onboarding program

Compensation & Benefits

•Coordinating with the external payroll company to manage monthly payroll processes, responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll

•Overseeing the Variable Compensation System (VCS) Bonus, which includes target setting and agreement processes, and true-up bonus calculations

•Engaging in global and local total rewards pulse surveys to assess the current state of compensation practices

People Development and Cultural Journey

•Overseeing key programs / cycles like People Development Dialogue (PDD), Global Employee Survey, Expert Ladder

•Organizing Assessment / Development Centers for key talents, including Individual Development Plans

•Supporting and implementing people / leadership and culture development programs and change management initiatives

•Designing and implementing recognition events, programs, and awards to increase employee retention, engagement and commitment

HR Digitalization

•Taking part in the Global Workday Projects (Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, Data Governance, Absence etc.) as “country representative” and “subject matter expert”

•Driving HR digital transformation projects (e.g. travel reimbursement) in Türkiye, upgrading local HRIS modules

Data and Operational Excellence

•Serving as the primary contact for employee-related matters

•Creating and updating HR Policies and the Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies

•Maintaining up-to-date employee data in Workday and local HR system

•Analyzing HR metrics to provide insights for decision-making

•Managing on- and offboarding processes for new hires and for departing employees

Your Profile – What you can expect as HRBP?

•Minimum a bachelor’s degree

•At least 6 years of HR Generalist experience with proven track record of managing the full “HR cycle”

•Knowledge of payroll processes

•Knowledge of HR Analytics and reporting, incl. building HR reporting dashboards

•Knowledge of HRIS, especially Workday experience

•Proven experience in project management, i.e. HR tools/process implementations

•Proven experience in driving organizational change and influencing stakeholders

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization

•Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights

•High level of emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability

•Proficiency in written and spoken Turkish and English

•Proficiency in MS Office programs, MS PowerBI etc.

•Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations