HR Specialist, METCA

Job Title: HR Specialist, METCA
Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Dilovası, Kocaeli
Onsite/Hybrid

Purpose of Role: As a Human Resources Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving workplace by managing daily HR operations, onboarding new hires, and supporting employee development initiatives across the METCA Region, covering the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. This role is integral to aligning HR practices with business goals and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. By driving employee engagement and contributing to training programs, you will support the region's growth and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Why Choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting, and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress, and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their well-being. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent, and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Administration and Compliance: Align HR initiatives with business objectives to support regional growth. Develop and implement HR policies across the METCA Region while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Maintain accurate employee files, manage HR system updates, and oversee the organization and archiving of all mandatory documents.
• Onboarding and Employee Development: Design and manage onboarding plans for new hires to ensure seamless integration into the organization. Collaborate with line managers to create development plans and oversee training activities on the Global HR System, including tracking attendance, progress, and certification. Facilitate initiatives such as English classes and employee engagement programs to foster a productive and collaborative workplace.
• Employee Relations and Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing concerns and providing guidance. Enhance engagement activities by organizing events, coordinating logistics, and promoting an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• HR Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report key HR metrics, including time sheet, probation periods, performance management processes, and updates to organizational charts.
• Legal Compliance: Collaborate with external partners and government authorities for immigration processes, including managing work permits for foreign employees. 
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR functions for min 3 years, preferably in a dynamic and diverse work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to handling challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure HR processes run smoothly..
• Proficiency in HR systems (Workday & Idenfit is a plus) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world-leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water, and waste at a lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low-carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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