Human Resources Operations Specialist

A global, industry-leading enterprise is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations Specialist to join its regional HR Operations team in Istanbul. In this role, you will serve as a key pillar in the local employee lifecycle—overseeing employee data integrity, lifecycle workflows, benefits administration, and statutory compliance while handling confidential records with the highest standards of data privacy. Key Responsibilities Employee Data & Records Management: Audit, maintain, and structure both physical personnel files and digital employee records in compliance with local data privacy laws and organizational standards. Statutory Compliance & Reporting: Coordinate and submit mandatory local HR regulatory filings and statutory reports to government authorities within designated deadlines. Lifecycle Administration (Onboarding to Offboarding): Facilitate new-hire onboarding in the system, collect candidate documentation, and liaise with external HR service delivery partners. Manage local termination procedures end-to-end within the global offboarding framework. Resolve employee lifecycle requests and inquiries with HR business partners. Benefits & Absence Management: Oversee benefit plan enrollments, updates, and terminations. Track leaves of absence in core systems and resolve non-routine employee benefit inquiries. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with employees, people managers, and outsourced HR vendors to ensure seamless service delivery and high-standard administrative support. Profile & Qualifications Experience: 2–4 years of demonstrated experience in HR administration, HR operations, or HR services. Systems & Tools: Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS platforms and HR ticketing/case management tools. Core Competencies: Solid working knowledge of local Turkish HR administrative standards and labor regulations. High precision, meticulous attention to detail, and proven discretion when managing sensitive data. Languages: English: Full professional proficiency (written and spoken). Turkish: Native or full professional proficiency. Arabic: Working proficiency is an asset / strong advantage.