Betul Gorken

Recruitment Consultant l HR Professional l Psychologist

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Results-driven HR professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and fostering a positive work culture. Proven expertise in global talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR analytics. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational success. Proven track record of boosting employee satisfaction, reducing turnover, and accelerating company growth through effective HR initiatives. Proficient in HR technology tools and GDPR compliance.

Experience

  • Senior Global Human Resources Partner (MENA & Turkey) at OTO
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Organized social events, development programs and onboarding days to enhance employee engagement. • Developed employee feedback mechanisms, actively contributing to the enhancement of company culture. • Delivered 360-degree evaluations, monthly reports and turnover reports to enable data-driven decision-making. • Created talent density reports, supporting strategic planning initiatives. • Led end-to-end recruitment processes for both IT and non-IT roles. • Designed and implemented onboarding processes, ensuring rapid integration of new employees. • Applied the OKR methodology to set goals, measure employee performance and support professional development. • Standardized HR policies and procedures, including Recruitment Policy and Handover Procedures. • Developed the Hero Handbook and streamlined orientation processes. • Spearheaded the HR digital transformation, integrating tools like Recruitee, Zoho People, Remotepass, Clickup and Testlify. • Managed payroll approvals, securing CEO authorization. • Oversaw exit processes, conducted exit interviews and produced turnover reports to guide retention strategies.

  • Human Resources Consultant at OLX Group
    Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Human Resources Specialist at IdeaSoft Yazılım
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT and non-IT roles, including Backend and Full Stack Developers, Linux System Administrators, Front End Developers, and Business Analysts. Actively handled sourcing, evaluation, interviewing, offering, and onboarding stages. • Designed and implemented 360-degree performance appraisal processes to boost employee development. Identified strengths and areas for improvement to drive employee growth. • Created and executed comprehensive onboarding programs to speed up new hires' integration into the company culture. Organized regular events and programs to strengthen employee relations. • Developed and executed customized recruitment strategies for each role, enabling faster and more effective candidate placement. • Built a strong employer brand using social media and other channels. Enhanced the company's appeal and broadened the talent pool through targeted employer branding efforts. • Designed and rolled out various training programs to support employees' career development. • Ensured all HR processes adhered to GDPR regulations. Implemented measures to protect candidates' personal data.