Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

Human Resource Manager in Gaziantep 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Gaziantep, Türkiye.

As HR Manager you are responsible for implementing, upholding, and improving all national HR processes for the Country Office Türkiye. This includes recruiting, payrolling, employee administration and devlopment according to WHH and donor  standards and requirements, as well as in accordance to local legal regulations.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy to support organizational goals and growth.
• Advise senior management on HR trends, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
• Lead change management initiatives, including organizational restructuring and capacity building.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle, ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Lead onboarding programs to integrate new staff effectively into the organization.
• Implement career development frameworks and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Act as a key advisor and mediator to resolve workplace conflicts and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain up-to-date records for audits, including recruitment, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and create development programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Develop and manage a competitive compensation and benefits structure.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in coordination with the finance department

Your profile

• A university or college degree in human resources, business or a similar field related to the position
• 5 to 7 years of HR management experience
• Experience in leadership to demonstrate staff development, processess on restructuring
• In depth knowledge of Turkish/Syrian/Lebanese labor law and social security regulations, etc.
• Strong coordination and networking skills
• Fluency both in written and spoken English, knowledge of Turkish and/or Arabic is an asset

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by January 19, 2025. Your contact person is Nawid Ketabi. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community