People & Communications Operations Specialist

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create a new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.

It’s time to make a move. Are you ready to join our flow?

KONE Middle East, Türkiye & Africa is a dynamic and diverse business unit with a direct presence in 14 countries and operating in more than 60 distributor markets across a vast geographical footprint.

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone to be a part of our People & Communications team. The role will be based in our Istanbul Head Office and report to the People Operations Manager, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa, based in Egypt. The successful candidate will ensure the use of Human Resource practices, policies, guidelines, processes, and systems throughout KONE Türkiye.

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their growth, given the diverse nature of the region. We are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter who understands how to partner with the business. We need someone who can influence and collaborate with both field and office-based employees, has a strategic mindset, is result-driven, and has strong business acumen.

What will you do?

• Ensure a seamless experience for new hires and departing employees, organizing sessions, updating materials, and analyzing feedback.

• Guide employees and managers on self-service options and People & Communications model.

• Support initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being.

• Support organizational data management and reporting.

• Assist in translations, training, communications, and executing key annual processes such as Leadership and Talent Reviews and Engagement Surveys.

• Coordinate administrative tasks such as time and attendance tracking, payroll preparations, and document management.

• Support in preparing and delivering annual processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s annual cycles.

Are you the one?

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in education/human resources or other relevant fields

• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a multinational organization implementing local policies

• An advanced level of English is a must

• Proficiency in navigating and using Workday for HR processes and reports is a must

• Turkish employment law and practicalities knowledge is preferred

• Prior experience in finance and reporting is preferred

• Excellent communication, strong people relations, and presentation skills

• Strong commercial, analytical, networking, and influencing skills

• Working experience in successfully covering multiple countries/branches and working with cross-functional teams and matrix management is a plus

• Understanding the business needs and linking and implementing HR initiatives to ensure the ongoing success of the organization by having an engaged and motivated workforce

• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the region.

• No issue with accessing Ataşehir, Istanbul.

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic, international team promoting a collaborative environment

• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

• Engaging job with a position description and clear targets

• Regular feedback through performance discussions

• Opportunities for individual development

• Mentoring and coaching programs

• Flexibility, trust, and respect

• Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics

• Sustainability and innovation

• Working for a successful and global organization.

Successful candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please make sure to check your email regularly to be able to submit it within the required time frame.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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