HR Lead, Turkey
People & HR · Full-time
Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
About Us
- Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contract management, probation tracking, transfers, and offboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
- Administer payroll inputs, attendance records, leave management, and benefits enrollment in coordination with the payroll vendor and finance team.
- Prepare and manage employment contracts, addendums, reference letters, and other HR documentation in compliance with Turkish labor law.
- Support visa and work permit applications for foreign employees as needed.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and workplace concerns, providing guidance in line with company policy and local legislation.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans with fairness and confidentiality.
- Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and recommend retention strategies to management.
- Mediate workplace conflicts and foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
- Advise managers on people-related matters including performance management, team dynamics, and engagement initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with Turkish labor law (4857 sayılı İş Kanunu), social security regulations (SGK), and occupational health & safety legislation (6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu).
- Support internal and external HR audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit queries, and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to reflect changes in local regulations and company standards.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory reporting obligations to local authorities (İŞKUR, SGK, etc.).
- Conduct periodic reviews of HR processes to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure the Turkey office is fully compliant with local health & safety laws (İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği / 6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu).
- Coordinate regular workplace risk assessments and safety audits with external H&S consultants.
- Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies and procedures; organize safety training and emergency drills.
- Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions; maintain required H&S documentation and records.
- Serve as an active member of the first-aid and emergency response team.
- Plan and execute local onsite and virtual company events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations in alignment with global guidelines.
- Coordinate employee welfare and benefit arrangements such as overtime meals, local transport, birthday gifts, and bereavement support.
- Act as a culture ambassador by shaping the local workplace environment and maintaining vibrant recreation areas.
- Manage the shipping and receiving of company laptops locally, acting as the on-site helper to perform basic device setups under the step-by-step guidance of the remote IT team.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, facility maintenance, and vendor management to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
- Manage office supplies, pantry inventory, corporate mobile lines, and procurement activities.
- Facilitate office access control, visitor management, and front-desk operations as needed.
- Support HR projects and initiatives as directed by the regional HR lead.
- Contribute to employer branding, recruitment support, and talent acquisition activities for the Turkey office as needed.
- Research and monitor the competitive landscape of crypto/Web3 companies operating in Turkey including their local hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, employer branding strategies, and office presence, to inform Bybit's talent and HR strategy in the region.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR management capacity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Turkey labor law.
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace investigations.
- Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken, is a must.
- Comfortable building HR and office functions from the ground up (0-to-1 experience) — setting up processes, policies, and infrastructure in a new or scaling environment.
- Proactive and self-driven, with a track record of identifying gaps and implementing solutions without waiting for direction.
- Experience in the technology, fintech, or crypto/Web3 sector.
- Prior involvement in HR audits, employer branding, or talent acquisition.
- Experience working in fast-growing, globally distributed teams where adaptability is essential.
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Lark).
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.