
People Services Specialist (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
- İstanbul
- Kontrat
- Tam zamanlı
We are seeking a hands-on and process-minded People Services Specialist to join our Turkey People Services team on a 1-year fixed term contract. In this role, you will combine day-to-day HR operational support with process analysis and redesign, helping us strengthen HR service delivery in a leaner team setup.Working closely with the People Experience Partner, HR Business Partners, Payroll, and Global People Services teams, you will:
- Deliver key HR lifecycle activities
- Identify and fix broken or missing processes as well as support the mapping of stranded activities
- Remove duplication and manual effort
- Help us leverage existing systems and automation tools to work smarter
- Deliver accurate and timely support for all employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, benefits administration, payroll inputs, and employee data management in Workday.
- Management of HR operational tasks in ServiceNow and Workday; acting as the single point of contact for the business and escalating to Tier 2 & 3 SMEs, 3rd Party HR service providers & CoEs to ensure timely resolution to meet agreed service level agreements.
- Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with data privacy and local labor laws.
- Support employees and managers across full employee lifecycle providing advisory (“how do I?”) and coaching support on HR procedures (process & policy) covering key complex processes.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with employees, managers, Tier 2 & 3 Specialists and other stakeholders throughout the case resolution process.
- Stay updated on relevant People Services policies, procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate and up-to-date support for employees and compliance with standards.
- Perform Audits (peer reviews) aligned with the Quality Framework designed for the location, ensuring service quality and identifying areas for improvement in processes.
- Map and document existing HR processes in Turkey, covering all employee lifecycle and benefits administration activities from hire to retire.
- Identify stranded activities as well as broken, missing, or duplicate steps and work with stakeholders to assign clear roles and responsibilities.
- Recommend and help implement process improvements that align with global standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of People Services processes, Haleon policies and service delivery through proactive feedback and participation in optimisation and automation initiatives.
- Review daily operations to find opportunities for automation and improved use of existing tools (Workday, ServiceNow, digital workflows).
- Work with the global People Services team to embed changes, track progress, and ensure sustainable adoption.
- Reduce manual, repetitive work by simplifying processes and removing unnecessary handoffs.
- Partner with the People Experience Partner, HRBPs, payroll, and global PS colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Support change management by creating clear process documentation, training materials, and communications for managers and employees.
- Act as a point of contact for process-related queries and troubleshooting.
- 1–2 years’ experience in HR Operations / People Services roles, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment
- Bachelors in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field
- Solid understanding of HR lifecycle activities and strong knowledge and understanding of complex employee data management processes, including data maintenance and validation.
- Deep understanding of HR policies, procedures and regulatory & data requirements. Understanding of local labor law in Turkey is an advantage.
- High proficiency in Workday and ticketing platforms (e.g. ServiceNow) among other HR technology with the ability to leverage tools for enhanced service delivery.
- Experience with process mapping, documentation, and improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Proficiency in Turkish and English (written and spoken).
- Exposure to automation tools, digital workflows, or Lean/Six Sigma principles.
- Experience supporting change management.
- Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on time management and prioritization
- Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.