Human Resources Specialist – Lesaffre Ceyhan Site

Company Description

At Lesaffre, we are driven every day by a common mission: working together to better nourish and protect the planet. Join us.

Lesaffre, which is a global reference in the yeast industry with its more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge, has been transmitting its international experience to Turkish bakery industry since 1992.
We unite the Lesaffre experience with our wide-spectrum user population by means of our over 600 employees and our production facilities, including our production facility in Lüleburgaz, which we have incorporated into our structure in 2015, in addition to our production facilities in Ceyhan and in Amasya, which have been in use since 1992, the year we started operating in Turkey.
We work to become the closest business partner of our users with the help of our brands which specifically address diverse needs. For bakers and home users, we produce yeast in different forms. In addition to yeast, we also provide baking solutions like bread improvers, bread mixes, and blends to bakery sector. The products that we produce are used with confidence in more than 80 countries, including Turkey.
In order to be able to fulfill our social responsibilities regarding the environment and our society by means of our R&D activities, we annually allocate approximately 30% of our industrial investments to policies on the protection of the environment.
As the key player of the global bread industry, our vision is ‘to delight people with innovative bread making and nutrition solutions for a better planet’. And our mission of ‘working together to better nourish and protect the planet’ carries Lesaffre to the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist to join our team. S(he) is responsible for aligning HR strategies with Ceyhan site-specific business goals. This role involves working closely with site leadership to develop and execute HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement & relations, support talent management, and drive operational excellence. Human Resources Specialist will act as a trusted advisor, addressing HR needs and challenges specific to the site and ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

What do we offer?

• Feeling valued and rewarded: Transportation, meal allowances and mobile phone, laptop are provided for the duration of your employment with Lesaffre
• We care about your health; private health insurance package for you
• Personal growth & challenging work with endless opportunities: to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one Lesaffre team
• Developing yourself with global "Lesaffre Academy" (LEA) opportunities
• Participating in regional and global projects 

Job Description

Employee and Industrial Relations Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employee representatives and other relevant parties
• Act as the primary contact for employee and industrial relations issues, including dispute resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions
• Inform, advise, and support the team on processes, guidelines and services that are specific to the Human Resources Department

Strategic HR Partnership

• Collaborate with site leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and address site-specific employee and industrial relations needs
• Provide expert advice on managing complex employee relations situations and implementing effective solutions

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture
• Implement programs that promote employee well-being, recognition, and career development
• Support conducting regular employee engagement surveys (i.e. pulse check) and identifying of areas to improvement

Talent Management & Training

• Collaborate with site leaders to identify talent needs and implement strategies for recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• Support talent management initiatives including succession planning, career pathing and employee development
• Support performance management process, including goal setting and performance reviews
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling and participation communication

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the E2E hiring process including posting job ads, screening CVs, organizing and conducting interviews, and onboarding (day1 experience of all new joiners)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Physiology, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5+ years of experience in HR functions 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Digital savvy competence with the ability to leverage technology for HR processes and programs
• Good command of both written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Contact: [email protected]

Please note that this role requires Turkish language.