Organizational Development Specialist / Senior Specialist

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere. At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career. We are looking for a Organizational Development Specialist / Senior Specialist to join the Human Resources Directorate of our university who meets the following criteria: Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other related area Min 5 years of experience in HR, organizational development, or a related discipline, Knowledge of performance management systems, job evaluation and grading Overall understanding of the core HR processes and hands on HR experience in complex organizations is a plus Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and data management skills Experinced in SAP HR module and performance management systems (OKR, SF etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment Job Description Supporting to provide required analysis for organizational design and restructuring studies Preparing, reviewing and updating job descriptions and organizational charts Supporting the implementation of performance management systems and following the annual performance management process Having the responsibility for each step of Employee Engagement and HR satisfaction surveys Contributing to review of job evaluation, grading systems and titles Supporting the identification of critical positions within the organization and ensuring alignment with the Training and Development unit for talent and development activities Design and implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness Updating and publishing procedures, carrying out process improvement studies Preparing monthly, yearly, adhoc reports and in line with the outputs improve all related HR processes and systems Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.