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Talentra

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 We are seeking a "
 
 Talent Acquisition Manager/Head"
 
 for a leading global bank, an experienced strategic thinker who can shape, elevate, and lead the bank&rsquo;s Talent Acquisition function within a large-scale, high-impact financial institution.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Profile
 
 
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 Operates effectively in a high-performance, customer-centric, and excellence-driven organization.
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 Visionary TA leader with deep strategic expertise and strong business acumen.
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 Skilled in managing and strengthening the bank&rsquo;s end-to-end recruitment function.
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 Proven ability to attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent across all banking disciplines.
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 If you are a seasoned TA leader with
 
 10+ years of experience
 
 and a strong understanding of the strategic talent demands of modern banking, this role is an excellent fit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Design, implement, and continuously optimize Talent Acquisition strategies that support the staffing needs of core banking units such as Corporate, Retail, Treasury, Risk, and Operations.
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 Partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to align recruitment efforts with workforce planning, talent development, and succession strategies.
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 Develop targeted sourcing approaches to identify experienced banking professionals, including specialists in compliance, risk management, regulatory areas, and senior commercial roles.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop the TA team while enhancing recruitment processes to ensure speed, quality, and an exceptional candidate experience.
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 Champion the bank&rsquo;s Employee Value Proposition (EVP), promoting its culture of stability, expertise, and long-term career growth.
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 Use HR analytics and recruitment metrics to improve effectiveness and drive accountability.
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 Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to regulatory and compliance standards within the financial industry.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Minimum
 
 10+ years
 
 of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition; at least
 
 5 years
 
 in a leadership/managerial role.
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 Banking or Financial Services sector experience is highly preferred.
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 Strong track record in recruiting for senior and specialized roles such as Credit Risk, Audit, Compliance, Commercial Banking, and Treasury.
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 Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HRBPs and senior business leaders.
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 Experience in designing and executing sourcing and employer branding strategies, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn.
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 High proficiency in ATS platforms and modern HR technologies.
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 Excellent command of
 
 Turkish and English
 
 , both written and spoken.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Head of Talent Acquisition

Rainmaker Consultancy

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 We are seeking a
 
 Group Head of Human Resources
 
 for a leading advanced manufacturing and energy group. Reporting directly to the CEO, this standalone role will establish the entire HR function from the ground up&mdash;shaping people strategy, culture, and operations across a portfolio of dynamic, innovation-driven businesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a foundational opportunity to architect the HR vision for a multi-entity industrial group operating at the intersection of engineering, design, and energy technology. The Group Head of HR will act as a strategic advisor to the executive team while simultaneously designing and implementing core HR systems, policies, and values across all group companies. This role is pivotal in aligning people practices with the group&rsquo;s rapid growth trajectory and innovation-focused culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and implement group-wide HR architecture, including policies, frameworks, and compliance systems.
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 Build a unified company culture while respecting the distinct needs of each group entity.
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 Partner with the CEO and leadership teams to define talent strategy, succession planning, and organisational development.
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 Drive recruitment and employer branding strategies to attract top-tier talent across technical and commercial functions.
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 Establish performance management, learning &amp; development, and compensation structures aligned with strategic goals.
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 Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions of operation.
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 Must-Have Qualifications
 
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 Minimum 10 years of HR leadership experience, ideally in an industrial, technology, or manufacturing setting.
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 Proven ability to build HR functions from scratch in multi-entity or group structures.
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 Strong command of both strategic and operational HR disciplines.
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 Experience working directly with senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
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 Experience in scaling HR operations across international or cross-functional teams.
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 Familiarity with engineering or energy-tech sectors.
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 Key KPIs:
 
 
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 Group-wide HR system deployment.
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 Talent acquisition success rate and time-to-hire metrics.
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 Leadership satisfaction with HR partnership (quarterly surveys).
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 Organisational health indicators (retention, engagement, compliance).
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 Delivery of unified performance and reward frameworks across all group companies.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Rainmaker Note:
 
 This is a rare greenfield HR leadership opportunity to shape a group&rsquo;s people strategy at both cultural and operational levels.
 
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Head of Human Resources

Freedom Finance MENAT

<div>
 
 Freedom Yat&inodot;r&inodot;m Menkul De&gbreve;erler A.&Scedil;. is the prospective brokerage firm of Freedom Holding, a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services company operating in the banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors, now preparing to launch operations in T&uuml;rkiye.
 
 
 
 
 
 As part of our strategic expansion across the MENAT region, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Human Resources to lead HR in our &Idot;stanbul, T&uuml;rkiye office.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional with a strong generalist background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for building HR systems from the ground up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise local and global teams on HR development strategies for our T&uuml;rkiye-based entities (Management Company and Broker).
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 Design and implement HR plans aligned with business objectives.
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 Lead recruitment and employer branding efforts to attract and retain top talent.
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 Ensure compliance with Turkish labor laws and foster a positive workplace culture.
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 Implement performance management, compensation, and benefits frameworks.
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 Develop leadership and employee training programs in line with global standards.
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 Initiate and drive new HR development initiatives.
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 Maintain high standards of HR service delivery.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial role
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 Strong generalist HR background with visible achievements at top management level.
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 Solid expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition.
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 Mandatory: 2&ndash;3 years of HR experience in the financial sector in T&uuml;rkiye.
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 Experience working in foreign companies and multicultural teams &ndash; highly valued.
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 Advanced Turkish &ndash; required; English &ndash; upper intermediate or higher.
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 Proven experience in building HR functions from scratch &ndash; highly valued.
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 Education in HR &ndash; required.
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 Excellent knowledge of Turkish labor law; familiarity with Capital Markets Board regulations &ndash; a plus.
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 Interest in investment products &ndash; a plus.
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Become part of Freedom Holding, a rapidly growing, global, and dynamic organization in the banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors across the MENAT region and beyond.
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 Take a leadership role where your strategies and decisions will directly shape the growth direction of the business in the region.
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 Benefit from incentive plans and development opportunities tied to your performance and results.
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 Engage directly with senior leaders and be recognized for your achievements, leadership skills, and results-driven approach.
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 If you are a strategic HR leader ready to make a lasting impact in T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s financial sector, we invite you to apply.
 
 
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Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 Our Talent Science team has a mission to ensure that we follow objective, scientifically rigorous and efficient processes to select the very best new colleagues regardless of location, culture or background. We work closely with our key stakeholders to ensure that decisions are being made in the right way and that our hiring model supports the selection of world class talent. We lead an effective hiring ecosystem to deliver talent acquisition excellence. We leverage data to enable evidence-based decisions, weaving behavioural science throughout our selection process, working closely with our Hiring Leadership team who drive hiring at Canonical.
 
 
 Due to growth of our team we are now hiring into 4 new leadership roles in our Talent Science team, to lead on delivery excellence. You will work directly with the Global Head of Talent Science to plan and drive work within the team against our strategic objectives. With overall accountability for project delivery relating to hiring outcomes you will drive efficiencies and create new processes whilst coaching and developing team members to grow their careers.
 
 
 You will bring an analytical and objective approach to work and be seasoned in making data driven decisions relating to talent outcomes. Your experience will include being able to drive complete project roadmaps, experience interacting with senior leadership on talent related topics leveraging your thought leadership experience and the ability to influence and steer talent agendas internally. You will be capable of stepping up to lead the function when required. Experience of working with career frameworks and hiring outcomes is an essential requirement of this role.
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Leading and delivering the strategic Talent Science project roadmap using exceptional project management capability and influencing skills to manage multiple projects at any given time.
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 Leveraging expertise from your career to date to design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent.
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 Ensuring all talent selection initiatives map to high performance outcomes and career frameworks.
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 Designing professional processes and frameworks, allowing efficient delivery of our agenda.
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 Coaching and mentoring team members to grow and develop skill sets specifically around analytical capabilities and thought leadership, developing training materials and documentation to support team members.
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 Driving and representing the team in the absence of the Head of, acting as a credible and trusted adviser and an inspiring leader.
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 Working closely with company leaders to understand, appreciate and communicate our vision for talent at Canonical.
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a psychology or people based subject.
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 A track record of team leadership within the technology or consulting industry, with exceptional project management, to lead roadmap execution and delivery.
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 Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to deliver exceptional results.
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 Deep understanding of selection, career frameworks and building internal products to ensure that talent selection criteria matches desired outcomes.
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 Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyse data using either SQL, Python and/or statistical analysis.
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 Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience.
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 Ability to travel internationally 4 times a year for company events.
 
 
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 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
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 Advanced psychometric assessments with an excellent understanding of the marketplace and vendors
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 A deep understanding of human behaviour and what drives intrinsic motivation
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 Experience of using Superset and advanced dashboarding
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Director, Talent Science

HUGO BOSS

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 Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!
 
 
 At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity &mdash; because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!
 
 
 
 What you can expect:
 
 
 
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 Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for both stores and head office positions.
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 Ensure smooth onboarding and induction programs for new hires.
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 Support payroll processes by ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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 Monitor health insurance, leave of absence, sick days, and work schedules.
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 Liaise with official institutions in line with labour law and related regulations.
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 Handle legal notifications and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
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 Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related matters.
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 Foster employee engagement by supporting initiatives that enhance workplace culture.
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 Contribute to talent acquisition strategies and succession planning.
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 Support performance management cycles and employee development programs.
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 Lead and enable company-wide social responsibility and community engagement projects.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Your profile:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Minimum 5 years of experience in HR generalist or HRBP capacity.
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 Strong knowledge of labour law and HR practices.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Proficient in MS Office applications; SAP experience is a plus.
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 Fluent in English (written and spoken).
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 Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
 
 
 
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 Your benefits:
 
 
 
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 #BeYourOwnBoss and we are going to support your individual leadership development with HUGO BOSS Learning Programs,
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 Today. Tomorrow. Always. Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection and human rights.
 
 
 
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 We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person&rsquo;s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.
 
 
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HR Business Partner

GİZLİ

<div>
 
 We are seeking a
 
 highly analytical, digitally-driven, and results-oriented Head of Growth
 
 for a fast-growing, technology-focused organization.
 
 
 This role will lead the entire growth engine of the company covering
 
 digital acquisition, funnel optimization, performance management, and revenue growth
 
 and will work directly with the General Manager to shape the company&rsquo;s strategic direction.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be an expert in digital marketing performance, conversion optimization, and full-funnel growth strategies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop and execute the digital marketing strategy to drive traffic, leads, and revenue growth.
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 Lead digital performance across Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and other acquisition channels.
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 Design channel, segment, and budget optimization strategies aligned with growth objectives.
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 Analyze campaign performance and make ROI/ROAS-driven decisions.
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 Own the entire growth funnel: from Traffic to Retention.
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 Optimize CAC, CVR, CTR, ROAS, and other key growth metrics.
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 Run A/B tests, experiments, and conversion optimization initiatives.
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 Build growth forecasts, funnel models, and scenario-based projections.
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 Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams.
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 Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
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 10+ years of experience in Growth, Performance Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales, or Product roles.
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 Advanced proficiency in Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, Display, Remarketing, Performance Max, and multi-channel acquisition.
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 Strong experience in campaign setup, optimization, and high-budget management.
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 Deep understanding of CPC, CPM, CTR, CVR, ROAS, and other core performance metrics.
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 Ability to evaluate channel performance and build multi-channel strategies.
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 Solid understanding of funnel management and attribution modeling.
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 Experience working with CAC, LTV, ARPU, Churn, and conversion metrics.
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 Strong analytical skills in segmentation, cohort analysis, and data modeling.
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 Experience running A/B tests and experimentation frameworks.
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 Preferably within SaaS, technology, software, fintech, or e-commerce.
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 Strong experience managing digital budgets and aggressive growth targets.
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 Data-driven decision making and analytical mindset.
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 Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
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 High collaboration skills, strong communication, and leadership abilities.
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 Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Head of Growth

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
The way we watch video content is changing. Online video services are providing new content in ever exciting and easier ways to watch. At the forefront of this movement is Prime Video, creating and distributing new, innovative and prestigious exclusive content to our customers. Become part of the change, and help develop and define the video content the next generation of Amazon customers will watch. 
 
As Senior Content Acquisition Manager within Prime Video (Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover), you love films and TV, and make it your mission to help identify the best possible content to attract, engage and retain our customers in Turkey. You know that you will have to apply your deep analytical skills to support content acquisition decisions, both qualitatively (the 'what' and 'where' and 'from who') and quantitatively (the 'how' and 'when'). 
 
You will focus on the operational execution of content acquisition within your assigned category, ensuring smooth day-to-day management of the acquisition process and assessing the performance of content to inform ongoing recommendations. 
Your proficiency with Excel is advanced and these tools feel like natural extensions of your analytical capabilities.
 
 
You possess excellent writing abilities, crafting compelling arguments that address potential counterpoints and alternative perspectives. Your collaborative approach is matched by your excellent stakeholder management skills, as you balance priorities while managing expectations. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
Your day-to-day activities to achieve measurable results will include the following: 
<ul><li>Supporting the operational execution of the Turkey catalogue within Prime Video, implementing the established content plan and managing day-to-day acquisition activities</li><li>Supporting the acquisition process, including sourcing, evaluating and launching film and TV content to help reach Prime Video's goals</li><li>Executing all aspects of the content acquisition process, including building analytical models to show value from titles, analyzing results to drive improvements and collaboration with internal teams on processes to manage content and contracts internally (marketing, public relations, finance, accounting, operations, publishing etc.)</li><li>Tracking and reporting on the performance of your content category within Prime Video against established targets</li></ul> 
About the team 
You will be part of the team of the Head of Content and Programming, and will join a peer Senior Content Acquisition Manager and the Senior Programming Lead. You will be working closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance and Studios.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Past experience in TV/Film/Streaming industry</li><li>Ability to translate business problems into analytical tasks and communicate results back to a business audience</li><li>Fluent in English and Turkish</li><li>Ability to dive into data and identify useful patterns to solve problems</li><li>Ability to use and modify data tables</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Good know-how of Turkish entertainment landscape</li><li>Good interpersonal skills and client facing attitude</li><li>Experience supporting negotiation of large-Experience supporting licensing third-party media content</li><li>&bull; Good know-how of Turkish entertainment landscape</li><li>&bull; Good interpersonal skills and client facing attitude</li><li>&bull; Experience supporting negotiation of large-scale contracts</li><li>&bull; Experience supporting licensing third-party media content</li><li>&bull; Additional language-skills desirable</li></ul> 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.</div>

Senior Content Acquisition Manager (Fixed Term Contract), Amazon Prime Video Turkey

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