Human Resources Generalist

IE Media, Inc. uses innovative storytelling to highlight the inner workings of the latest scientific breakthroughs, technological innovations, and more. We don’t just cover the news -- we uncover the mechanisms that made these developments possible.IE’s fast-paced and collaborative international work environment celebrates quality and ethical journalism. The team includes a diverse group of infinitely curious individuals from all around the world who share a joint passion for sharing the latest and the most important info with the world, as we believe knowledge is power.We’re a publishing/media company seeking an experienced HR Generalist to lead our end-to-end people operations and help build a KPI/OKR-driven culture. You’ll partner closely with the HR Manager (and collaborate with the CEO and senior leaders) to align talent, culture, and organization design with company goals. Prior exposure to office/operations management is a strong plus.This role is onsite (4 days office / 1 day remote) in Levent, Istanbul. Please apply only if this works for you.Responsibilities:Own the HR function: Design and execute HR strategies, policies, and annual plans aligned to business objectives.Strategic partner to leadership: Advise senior leaders on org design, workforce planning, and change management; drive cross-functional alignment on people initiatives.Talent acquisition: Lead full-cycle recruiting to attract top talent; build scalable pipelines for editorial, operations, and revenue teams.Performance & culture: Implement and manage KPI/OKR systems; run performance reviews, goal setting, calibration, and feedback cadences.People analytics: Define HR metrics and reporting; surface insights on hiring velocity, retention, engagement, and org health.Learning & development: Scope skill gaps; coordinate training programs and manager enablement.Employee experience: Foster a positive, high-accountability environment; coach managers; handle employee relations with discretion.Compensation, payroll & compliance: Manage end-to-end payroll for Turkey and US employees; ensure compliance with local labor laws and documentation standards.Onboarding & offboarding: Own orientation, probation processes, and smooth transitions.HR operations & systems: Drive efficiency across HRIS/ATS and core workflows; standardize SOPs and documentation.Operations collaboration (plus): Partner with Operations on budget awareness, resource allocation, vendor/logistics coordination, cost efficiency initiatives, and continuity during understaffed periods.Requirements:5+ years progressive HR experience (startup or digital media/publishing environment preferred).Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, or related field (MBA a plus).Fluent English (written & spoken); global experience is a plus.Strong command of Turkish labor law and HR compliance.Demonstrated success building KPI/OKR and performance systems.Full-cycle recruiting expertise and solid employee relations judgment.Excellent project management, organization, and stakeholder communication skills.Analytical, solutions-oriented mindset; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-ownership setting.Operations experience (office management, logistics, vendor management, or cost-efficiency projects) is a strong plus.What We Offer?Competitive salary with KPI/OKR based bonuses400 TL daily meal allowance2,000 TRY monthly transportation supportWork alongside global team leaders from UK and USAPrivate health insuranceBirthday leaveFirst-year leave policy: 5 paid + 5 unpaid days offSubscription to preferred platforms ( Spotify, Netflix etc.)IE is dedicated to supporting its diverse and inclusive staff. IE urges women, people of color, armed forces veterans, people with disabilities, and gender-nonconforming people to apply. IE does not discriminate based on sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, affectional choice, or gender identity. We recognize a person’s unique experiences as points of strength and welcome them as teammates on our team, working in service of the mission to explore and report on engineering, in whatever form it takes.