HR Executive, Turkiye

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🎯 About the Role

In this role, you will report directly to the Branch Manager Turkey and serve as a key member of the Turkey Leadership Team, playing a strategic role in shaping people and organizational decisions across the business.

You will lead the local HR function, managing a two-person HR team and ensuring both strategic HR partnership and operational excellence across all people-related processes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive business impact by aligning people strategy with organizational goals, fostering a high-performance culture, and contributing to Lely Turkey’s continued growth and success.

What is your role?

• Leading and managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding
• Driving Learning & Development, Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Organizational Development initiatives
• Managing Compensation & Benefits, employee relations, engagement programs, internal communication, and employer branding activities
• Overseeing recruitment processes together with the HR team and ensuring an outstanding candidate experience
• Managing sensitive HR matters such as relocations, leave management, disciplinary actions, and termination processes
• Executing HR frameworks, policies, and tools aligned with business needs while ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements
• Building strong relationships with employees, managers, Lely International HR, and external stakeholders
• Coaching and developing the local HR team while fostering a high-performance and engaging workplace culture
• Leveraging HR analytics and insights to support data-driven decision-making

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⚡ What is your experience?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field (a Master’s degree is a plus)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience across core HR functions, with solid end-to-end HR expertise
• Proven experience in managing the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and organizational development
• Prior experience in the IT / software industry, which is considered a strong advantage
• Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience in coaching, developing, and managing HR team members
• Solid knowledge of Turkish Labor Law and SGK legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills in both English and Turkish
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all organizational levels
• High awareness of the Turkish talent markets, local culture, and evolving technology and recruitment trends
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office tools, Copilot, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, and AI-powered HR tools
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate HR analytics into meaningful business insights

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✨ Why join Lely?

At Lely, we offer more than just a job — we offer an environment where you can grow, innovate, and create meaningful impact.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven company that is shaping the future of robotic farming while being empowered to bring your ideas to life in a collaborative and people-focused culture.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A meaningful role in an international company driving innovation in 45+ countries worldwide
• Close collaboration with colleagues in the Netherlands and across the globe, offering daily exposure to diverse perspectives and cultures
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through Lely Academy, customized English courses, and an annual training budget to support your professional growth
• A friendly, dynamic, and collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued
• Space, autonomy, and support to innovate, improve, and implement new initiatives
• Wellbeing programs and social clubs including fitAtLely, breathwork, mindfulness, yoga, book reading etc.
• Social connection through monthly indoor and outdoor team events
• Private health insurance
• Company-contributed private pension plan (BES)
• 3 additional paid leave days each year
• Birthday gift cards
• Communication allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Newborn and wedding gifts, and more

​​​​​​​If you're looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, valued and that's invested in your personal development, this is a great opportunity for you.

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