HR Manager

The HR Manager – Turkey will lead the Human Resources function for Calderys in Turkey, partnering closely with local management teams and the HR Director – EMEA (Operations) to deliver the regional people strategy.

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR leadership across all areas of HR — including talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, organizational change, and compliance — ensuring alignment with global HR policies and the specific needs of the Turkish business.

HR Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager, Plant Manager(s), and leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Partner with the HR Director – EMEA (Operations) to execute the regional HR strategy in line with operational and business goals.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen engagement, capability, and performance within the local organization.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead all aspects of employee relations, ensuring compliance with Turkish labor law and company policies.
• Manage interactions with unions and employee representatives, ensuring constructive and transparent relationships.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and performance management.

Talent & Capability Development

• Partner with line leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted training and development plans.
• Support leadership development and succession planning for key operational and technical roles.
• Promote internal mobility and talent development within the Turkish organization.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead local recruitment activities in collaboration with the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure efficient and high-quality hiring.
• Manage onboarding and induction programs that support employee engagement and retention.

Development & Change

• Support local implementation of organizational changes, restructuring, or transformation initiatives.
• Drive a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability throughout all HR practices.
• Champion Calderys’ values and culture, ensuring consistent communication and employee engagement.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, and benefits management in partnership with finance and external providers.
• Maintain accurate HR data in Oracle and support reporting and analytics for the region.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and corporate governance standards.

Requirements

Key Interfaces

• HR Director – EMEA (Operations)
• Country and Plant Leadership Teams
• Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
• Global COEs (Reward, Talent, L&D, HR Systems)
• Legal, Finance, and Communications functions
• Union/Employee Representatives

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or HR Business Partner role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish labor law and experience in employee/industrial relations.
• Proven track record in driving HR processes, change initiatives, and workforce development.
• Experience working within a matrix, international organization preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Business-oriented HR professional with a pragmatic and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation capabilities.
• High level of integrity, resilience, and adaptability.
• Fluent in Turkish and English (both written and spoken).

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys – Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com

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