People & Culture Specialist

ABOUT USWe are a fast-growing, close-knit, dynamic, and successful Digital Services Company that specializes in providing support to large multinational companies for SEO, Product & Web Content Management, Social Media Management, Performance Marketing, E-Commerce Management, CRM & E-Mail Marketing Automation, DX & Development, Data Management & Analytics, Project Management, Digital Consultancy, and Recruitment.As a multinational Dutch company, we have offices in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, Bogota, Portland, Zurich. With our exceptionally talented & diverse team, and our A+ client portfolio, the world is our oyster!We are currently looking for a People & Culture Specialist to join our team.The People & Culture Specialist will be responsible for managing the full scope of HR administrative and legal operations in Turkey, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies. This role plays a key part in supporting the employee life cycle, from onboarding to offboarding, benefits administration, legal documentation, and employee engagement activities within the Istanbul office. This is a hybrid role — four days in the office and one day remote per week.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in HR operations or generalist rolesSolid understanding of Turkish Labor Law and Social Security legislationExperience with HRIS systems (e.g., BambooHR is a plus)High attention to detail, organization, and time management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)Advanced English Level (written and spoken)RESPONSIBILITIESOnboarding OperationsCollect and verify all required employment documentation (e.g., ID, diploma, residence, etc.)Prepare employment and confidentiality contracts in accordance with legal standardsCreate and maintain complete employee personnel files (digital & physical)Accurately enter employee data into BambooHRCoordinate welcome emails and onboarding logisticsSchedule onboarding meetings and CEO introduction sessionsSupport documentation for relocated employees (e.g., Netherlands office relocation)Ensure timely SGK registration and notifications2. Personnel Administration & HR DocumentationMaintain accurate and up-to-date employee recordsTrack and file internal agreements, job descriptions, and role changesCollect and store GDPR and other legal consent formsPrepare official HR letters (employment letters, salary confirmations, visa support letters, etc.)Support payroll with accurate documentation and timely submissions3. Legal Compliance & Statutory ReportingEnsure full compliance with Turkish Labor Laws and Social Security requirementsSubmit necessary employment status updates to İŞKUR and SGKCoordinate official transitions for legal entity or SGK registration changesLiaise with external legal counsel for employment contract reviews and legal document updatesMonitor the validity of legal documents and take required actions4. Benefits AdministrationManage private health insurance enrollments, terminations, and policy trackingAdminister meal card (Edenred) distributions, balance control, and order processesOversee individual pension plan (BES) enrollment, cancellations, and maintenanceKeep employees informed on benefit programs and ensure system accuracy5. Mobility & Expat ManagementHandle residence and work permit applications for expatriates working in TurkeyProvide documentation support for Turkish employees relocating to the NetherlandsPrepare official documentation for business and personal travel, including visa support6. Offboarding ProcessesPrepare exit documents and ensure proper termination proceduresOrganize and conduct exit interviews; collect feedbackArchive personnel files and execute system termination stepsSubmit SGK exit notifications and cancel private health insurance7. Employee Engagement, Communication & EventsCoordinate celebrations for personal milestones (birthdays, weddings, new babies, etc.)Plan and execute internal events, such as MOMAC, New Year gifts, and office gatheringsDraft and publish announcements and updates on internal communication platforms (e.g., Mercure)WHAT WE OFFERMeal Allowance🍔: We provide a meal card of 300 TRY per working day.Private Health Insurance🩺: We provide private health insurance from Allianz.Private Pension Plan💰: Pension payment to support your retirement benefits.Birthday Time Off🎂: A half-day off is granted on birthdays.Additional Annual Leave Days on the 1st year🎉: 7.5 additional leave days, effective start date in NMQ empowers our employees to balance their work and personal lives seamlessly.Mental Health & Support💆🏻 ♀️: Free company subscription to our mental health & support partner ‘’Openup’’.Referral Program👫🏻: Our referral program ‘’Friends2Work’’ encourages our employees to refer their friends followed by a cash award once they are hired.Self-Improvement💪🏻: Access to numerous online courses and training in our own in-house training platform NMQ Academy & access to our exclusive Mentorship Program provided by our brilliant senior peers.Team Environment👑: We give you to opportunity to work with global brands together with a fun, diverse, and dynamic team and become a part of a global success story! If you are interested in joining our team, please apply with your CV in English.By applying to this job advertisement, you accept that you have shared your personal data within the scope of the clarification text we have provided at www.nmqdigital.comNMQ Digital is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.Don't be discouraged if you feel that you don’t fully meet every single one of the requirements for a particular role; there is always room for growth in NMQ!Should your application be successful, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will make contact with you shortly. If, however, you are not contacted regarding the position you applied for within 30 days, please consider that your application has not been successful for that role.