Halil Bircan Keleş

HR Manager | HR Business Partner | HR Operation | People & Culture | Training & Education Manager | Talent Management | Industrial Relations

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Human Resources Manager with 12+ years of experience in unionized manufacturing environments, managing HR operations for organizations with 1000+ employees. Proven expertise in HR strategy, industrial relations, talent management, workforce planning, and HR digital transformation (SAP, Canias). Skilled in implementing performance management systems, driving workforce productivity (+15%), improving employee engagement (+8%), and reducing onboarding time by 8 days. Strong background in compensation & benefits, organizational development, and HR analytics. Achieved $680,000 annual incentives through MESEM project and $530,000 through On-the-Job Training Program. Certified in IATF 16949, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 Internal Auditor. Passionate about data-driven HR processes, change management, and building scalable systems aligned with business goals.

Experience

  • Education and Administrative Affairs Executive at İNKA Fixing Systems
    Dec 2024 - May 2025 · 6 mos

    Led HR operations and supported organizational restructuring initiatives during transformation period Improved workforce productivity by 5% through process optimization and lean HR practices Reduced administrative costs while enhancing service quality and operational efficiency Partnered with leadership team to align HR processes with business objectives

  • Farba Otomotiv A.Ş. (Full-time · 15 yrs 6 mos)
    • Administrative Affairs Chief
      Feb 2024 - Dec 2024 · 11 mos

      Managed administrative operations and cross-functional teams (50+ employees) Optimized supplier management processes, reducing costs while maintaining service quality Ensured full compliance with quality and audit standards (IATF, ISO) Supported HR and operational alignment across departments

    • HR Chief
      Feb 2020 - Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Directed HR operations for 1000+ employees in a unionized manufacturing environment Led implementation of Performance Management System, increasing performance outcomes by 15% Designed workforce planning strategies, reducing onboarding time by 8 days Improved employee retention from 67% to 75% through engagement initiatives Acted as HR Business Partner to senior management, aligning HR strategies with business needs Ensured compliance with labor laws and quality standards

    • Training Specialist
      Jul 2014 - Feb 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      Designed and executed annual training and development programs Managed training budgets and performance tracking systems Contributed to talent development and organizational capability building Supported Corporate social responsibility and employee development initiatives