Istanbul, Türkiye
I’m a People and Culture Business Partner focused on building a human centered workplace that supports both individual and organizational growth. My experience spans recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and talent development, all with the goal of strengthening culture and enhancing the overall employee experience. I actively follow emerging trends in HR, digital transformation, and organizational development, and I am committed to creating long term value through collaboration, continuous learning, and strategic thinking.
I partner with founders and leadership teams to build scalable people strategies that support growth, performance, and strong company culture. I work at the intersection of people, culture, and business, focusing on creating simple, effective, and human centered solutions in fast growing environments. Translate business goals into practical people and culture strategies. Support organizational design, team scaling, and role clarity. Build and improve performance management and feedback practices. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on people decisions and culture topics. Support change, growth, and transformation processes. Coach leaders on communication, leadership mindset, and people ownership. Use data and insights to improve engagement, retention, and team effectiveness. Help shape a strong, values driven company culture
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Manage full-cycle recruitment processes including job postings, sourcing, interviews, and offer management. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build strong candidate pipelines. Improve candidate experience and contribute to employer branding efforts Culture Development Support cultural initiatives that promote company values and strengthen team spirit. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure positive employee transitions. Contribute to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) efforts Internal Communication Develop and implement effective internal communication strategies. Ensure clear and consistent messaging across all departments. Work closely with leadership to share updates, success stories, and feedback Compensation & Benefits Management Contribute to the development and review of fair and competitive compensation policies. Oversee employee benefits programs (health insurance, meal cards, bonus schemes, etc.)
Preparing job postings, evaluating applications, and conducting candidate interviews. Managing the recruitment process from start to finish. Developing policies to enhance employee satisfaction. Resolving workplace conflicts and strengthening communication among employees. Planning and implementing training and development programs for employees. Supporting performance evaluation processes. Managing salaries, bonuses, and other employee benefits. Developing and implementing HR policies. Organizing and maintaining company work structures and procedures. Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Accurately maintaining employee records and documentation. Preparing reports on HR metrics (e.g., recruitment, employee turnover, performance). Providing strategic recommendations based on data insights.
Played a key role in driving store performance by combining strong commercial awareness with hands-on operational leadership in a fast-paced retail environment. Managed daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow across sales floor, stockroom, and cash processes while maintaining brand standards. Actively monitored KPIs such as sales performance, conversion rate, and average transaction value, taking immediate action to optimize results. Led, coached, and motivated a team of sales associates by delivering regular briefings, providing performance feedback, and supporting ongoing development. Contributed to building a high-energy, customer-focused team culture. Ensured an excellent customer experience by resolving issues effectively, supporting the team on the shop floor, and maintaining high service standards. Collaborated closely with the Store Manager, providing insights from daily operations, supporting decision-making processes, and contributing to overall business strategy. Supported visual merchandising execution in line with global guidelines, adapting product placement based on sales trends and customer behavior.