People Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION – PEOPLE PARTNER

Job Summary

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Turkey to lead the product activities in our central office could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Turkey office is based in Ankara, with 2 plants and 4 quarries serving the Turkish market and exports of our product. We’ve been producing high quality, market-leading gypsum building products for 91 years. Knauf Turkey is a part of Knauf Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) which is one of Knauf Group's regions. Our 2100 strong team including 350 Turkey team is growing and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in People department as People Partner.

Can you agree with this Job Purpose?

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented People Partner to join our People Department and support our employees in achieving their full potential.

Can you say Yes?

• To serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies and other related matters?
• To provide support for HR projects?
• To lead efforts to promote a positive and inclusive work culture and foster a sense of belonging?

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with recruitment efforts, including job postings, resume screening, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks,
• Coordinating new hire onboarding activities, including orientation sessions, completion of paperwork, and introduction to company policies and procedures,
• Collaborating closely with business leaders to understand their objectives and develop people strategies that align with organizational goals,
• Developing and implementing training and development programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and career growth opportunities,
• Proactively analyzing people data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness,
• Staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in people management and incorporating them into our HR strategies and practices.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Business-oriented degree such as Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or any other degree relating to Human Resources; Master degree is preferable,
• 2+ years of experience in HR roles,
• Strong understanding of HR best practices,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization,
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications,
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with global teams,
• Fluent in English,
• Residency/ To be able to reside in Ankara.

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