Talent Acquisition Manager

We, as Çalık Enerji, offer the energy from nature to the people to build a better and sustainable future.

Since its establishment in 1998, Çalık Enerji has become one of the world’s leading energy companies, bringing the energy of nature to the service of people through successful projects conducted across a wide geographic area encompassing CIS countries, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Europe and the Balkans in order to create a better and sustainable future.

We are looking for a " Talent Acquisition Manager (EMEA Region)" in Çalık Enerji Headquarters located in Istanbul.

Job Description:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for professional, technical, and project-based roles, ensuring efficiency and high-quality hires,
• Partner with regional leadership teams to forecast workforce needs and design proactive talent pipelines,
• Strengthening the company’s employer brand across European markets through partnerships with universities, industry associations, and recruitment agencies,
• Implement sourcing strategies using digital tools, job boards, and social media platforms to attract diverse and high-quality candidates,
• Ensure compliance with European labor laws, data protection standards, and internal governance,
• Prepare regular reports and insights on recruitment activities, market trends, and talent availability for regional and global stakeholders,
• Support the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in recruitment across the region,

Qualifications:

• MinimumBachelor’s degree,
• Min. 10 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role,
• Proven track record in managing recruitment processes for multinational organizations, ideally in EPC, energy, engineering, or large-scale infrastructure sectors,
• Strong understanding of European labor markets, talent pools, and regulatory environments,
• Experience in employer branding, campus recruitment, and building partnerships across multiple European countries,
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to leverage recruitment data and insights,
• Willingness to travel across Europe for recruitment events, university partnerships, and business needs.
• Fluency in English.