You are positive, and love bringing out the best in people.
You are an extrovert who loves working with a team of diverse individuals, and coaching them with and towards great communication and listening skills.
You are an innovator, who is excited to build a team that is passionate about making an impact on our community.
You are a creative, who thinks outside the box when tackling big problems.
You are organized, and makes sure no detail or paperwork is lost.
You are a student, who loves studying new methods of people-centric management and bringing those learnings back to the organization
We are a Syrian-led organization founded in 2007 in Chicago. We have been supporting Syrian communities in Syria, Turkey, Jordan, and the US since 2011. We've developed various innovative education projects including community innovation centers (Karam House) for refugee teens in Turkey and a higher education scholarship program for refugee youth, as well as have sustainable development and smart aid projects to address the evolving obstacles that Syrians face.
We have built two Karam Houses, innovative workspaces for Syrian refugee teens, in Istanbul and Reyhanli, Turkey, which defy traditional approaches to refugee education. At Karam Houses, hundreds of Syrian refugee teens learn through access to technology (maker spaces, internet, computers), expert mentorship (Syrians refugee architects and engineers), and a sophisticated design-based curriculum (developed by MIT grads) how to build their ideas and their community.
We are on a mission to build 10,000 Leaders in the next 10 years.
Proven experience as HR manager or other HR executive
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Outstanding communication and people skills
Knowledge of HR functions and systems (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
Ability to manage teams, remotely and in-person
People oriented and results driven
Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
Understanding of Turkish labor laws and disciplinary procedures
Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
Strong ethics and reliability
BSc/BA/MSc in Human Resources or related field; further training will be a plus
English & Arabic advanced proficiency required
Turkish Citizen or Istanbul issued Residency Permit
Turkish language proficiency
Experience coaching others
Experience working on Syria and or humanitarian crises
Familiarity with Google Drive and various software
Recruitment
Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
Create and implement effective onboarding and offboarding plans
Human Resources Development
Developing and administering human resources plans and procedures that relate to company personnel
Contributing to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems
Recommending and developing new policies, approaches, and procedures
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
Provide counseling on policies and procedures
Develop training and development programs
Deliver ongoing management training to managers
Administrative Management
Planning, organizing, and controlling the activities and actions of the HR department
Maintaining company directory and other organizational charts
Assist in performance management processes
Support the management of employee relations counseling, disciplinary, and grievance issues
Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
Quarterly travels to each office location
Work Culture
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
LOCATION: Karam House Istanbul
HOURS: Full-time - 40 hours per week, Saturday - Wednesday
COMPENSATION: Based on the candidate's level of experience, qualifications, and the organization's salary scale in Turkish Lira.
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