Job Title: Kıdemli İK Uzmanı - Senior HR Officer
Department: Human Resources
Place of work: Istanbul, Türkiye
Reference Code: IRTRIS-SHRO-01-23
Islamic Relief Türkiye, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior HR Officer to join our team and provide comprehensive support to the HR function. This senior-level role will contribute to the organization's human resources strategy and ensure the smooth implementation of HR policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the organization's mission and values.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations as they relate to labor, taxation, immigration and any other legal requirements and regulations that impact on the human resources function. Ensure compliance with these laws and regulations;
2. Regularly review personnel policies and human resource systems and procedures in accordance with Islamic Relief Türkiye and laws/regulations. Make recommendations to the line manager for modifications and amendments to existing policies, systems and procedures as required;
3. Institute and apply all policies and procedures for recruitment of staff in a manner which is fair, transparent and consistent;
4. Ensure that a professional, fair and transparent hiring process is observed throughout Islamic Relief Türkiye, including but not limited to job descriptions, employment contracts and related procedures;
5. Ensure that the orientation of new staff (national and international) should be carried out by introductory meetings with relevant staffs;
6. Identify appropriate training opportunities to enable all Islamic Relief Türkiye staff to broaden and develop their professional skills - both internal and external, formal and informal;
7. Preparation, management and administration of the organization local staff payroll; get it reviewed and approved by concerned stakeholders;
8. Able to manage staff engaged in different projects; familiar with the charging of staff in different projects as per the project requirements;
9. Ensure personnel files for national and expat staff are updated on a routine basis and kept confidential;
10. In consultations with department heads develop a leave plan, and ensure that leave is recorded accurately for each employee;
11. Act as a key person to communicate with the lawyer, legal advisor, financial consultant and auditors for all matters related to staff and their benefits.
12. Able to develop, implement and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
13. Knowledge of developing strategies and effective implementation will be an added advantage;
14. Able to resolve employee and organization issues in an effective way.
15. Have ability to manage and develop performance and job description of staff and review them annually;
16. Have ability to gather data related to staff performance and training, and make it available to perform staff appraisals, performance management and identifying suitable training for the staff, also assist and manage training and evaluate the effectiveness of such trainings through learning and development of staff.
17. To assist on recruitment and selection in order to assure fair recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process;
18. To take part in interview process, selection, back ground investigation and ensure quality candidates are hired;
19. Support the management in disciplinary and grievance issues;
20. Ensure safe custody of personal files and allow only authorized person to get access to these files;
21. Ensure that personal files are updated regularly;
22. Ability to point out gaps of employees though yearly task analysis;
23. Must have potential to handle a leadership role
Requirements
· University degree in Business Admiration or Human Resources management from a recognized University is required,
· Proven experience as Senior HR officer or other HR position;
· Previous experience with NGOs will be an advantage;
· Working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially, MS word, MS excel and MS power point
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position, with proven skills in human resource management;
· Understanding of Turkish Labor Law and disciplinary procedures;
· Time management abilities are desirable;
· Problem solving and decision-making attitude;
· Ability to work independently as well as a team member;
· Ability to work under pressure and in an unstructured environment;
· Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments;
· Strong organizational and analytical skills;
· In addition to Turkish language competency, the incumbent must able to speak and write English language;
· Must have cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team;
· Master degree in Human Resources management from a recognized University is preferable.
How to apply
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, and dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with commitment to IR’s values and beliefs, please apply by sending your CV to ik@islamicrelief.org.tr on or before the closing date.
Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as soon as suitable candidates are identified. The selection process will not wait until the closure of the advertisement. Therefore, interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications promptly. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.