Human Resources Team Leader

Koç Üniversitesi

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 Human Resources Team Leader to join the Human Resources Directorate of our university who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields
• 7-8 years of Human Resources experience, preferably with at least 2 years with team management
• Having worked as a Generalist and able to support the units on every functions of HR (especially Performance Appraisal)
• In-depth knowledge of Talent Acquisition tactics, Employer Branding strategies
• Having experience on Employee Engagement and Motivation
• Self-motivation and positive attitude with high level of energy
• Proven capabilities of multi-tasking and working under pressure with deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Job Description 

• Design and carry out Employer Branding activities
• Identify opportunities to enhance Koç University employer brand via recruitment marketing strategies and other initiatives
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding
• Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring effective recruitment strategies and hiring processes
• Act as an HR business partner, providing strategic guidance on employee engagement
• Work with business line managers to understand business needs and create workforce planning strategies
• Lead internal communication strategies related to HR processes and employer branding initiatives across the organization
• Utilize data-driven approaches to assess hiring effectiveness and optimize recruitment strategies
• Prepare monthly, yearly, and ad-hoc reports, and improve all related HR processes and systems based on the outputs

Campus Opportunities 

• Unlimited access to the Sports Center,
• Health Center, 
• Unlimited access to the Suna Kıraç Library, 
• Participation in cultural and arts events at the Sevgi Gönül Cultural Center.
• Benefits 
• Koç Foundation membership & Foundation Health Insurance, 
• “Healthy Living Program for Koç Members” via Koç Healthcare, 
• Access to Koç Group Sports Club facilities, 
• Employee Support Program, 
• Discounts at member establishments with the Koç Ailem card, 
• Flexible benefits through Flextra Program,
• Training programs to support professional and behavioral development, 
• Tuition fee discounts, 
• Shuttle,
• Birthday leave.

 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.