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Senior People & Talent Manager | Group-Level Recruitment & Training

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experienced Human Resources Professional with a proven track record of work in different business sectors. Skilled in Analytical Skills, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Performance and Organization. A Human Resources Consultant who can adapt quickly to the changing and developing world by taking coaching trainings and whose goal is to provide companies with a new vision and adapt to the new world.

Experience

  • Senior People & Talent Manager | Group-Level Recruitment & Training at Roka Groups
    Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 · 5 mos

    Led the People & Talent operations for Lavixo, Yakirox and Letonix within Roka Groups, covering 5 office locations. Centralized recruitment, training, performance tracking and team coordination across multiple entities, establishing a unified and efficient HR structure. Key Responsibilities: • End-to-end recruitment management across group companies • Coordination of training & simulation processes • KPI tracking, dashboard preparation and reporting • Multi-office HR operations (5 locations) • High-volume hiring for finance and consulting roles

  • Human Resources Manager at PayBull
    Dec 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Established PayBull’s first HR department from the ground up and built fully functioning HR processes within a short timeframe. Designed HR policies and job frameworks, managed end-to-end recruitment, employee relations and core HR operations in a fast-growing electronic money & payment services company. Key Responsibilities: • Designed HR policies, procedures and job descriptions • Managed end-to-end recruitment for technical & non-technical roles • Led employee relations, personnel files and core HR operations • Executed compensation & benefits processes, job banding and job analysis • Selected and implemented HR tools and digital systems • Built engagement and feedback mechanisms to support company culture • Prepared and managed the HR department budget • Initiated training and development program structures

  • Professional Recruiter at Self-employed
    May 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr

  • Human Resources Manager at Faturamatik Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş.
    Dec 2021 - Apr 2022 · 5 mos

    Managed HR transformation in a fintech/payments environment, focusing on talent acquisition, performance systems, organizational development and digitalization. Led key initiatives to improve efficiency, structure and employee experience across the organization. Key Responsibilities: • Defined competency needs and developed hiring strategies • Led end-to-end recruitment and talent management processes • Renewed the performance management system and supported digitalization efforts • Conducted organizational design, job leveling and process improvements • Strengthened communication, collaboration and employee experience • Managed and developed the HR team • Aligned HR strategies with company growth goals and enhanced employer branding

  • Human Resources Executive at Marm Assistance
    Oct 2017 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos