HR Lead, Turkey

About the role

As the HR Lead at Bybit, you will oversee all aspects of HR operations, including managing the employee lifecycle, handling employee relations, and ensuring compliance with Turkish labor laws. Your role will be crucial in fostering a positive workplace culture and addressing employee concerns.

You will be part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top cryptocurrency exchanges, which serves a diverse user base. Success in this role involves effectively managing HR processes and contributing to the overall employee experience, while also supporting the company's growth and compliance needs.

Skills that matter here

• HR operations: This role requires managing the full employee lifecycle and maintaining HR systems.
• employee relations: You will handle employee grievances and foster a positive workplace environment.
• compliance: Ensuring adherence to Turkish labor laws and regulations is a key responsibility.
• communication: Fluency in Turkish and English is essential for effective interaction with employees.
• project management: You will support HR projects and initiatives to enhance the company's HR functions.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned HR professional with at least 5 years of experience in HR management.
• Someone proactive and self-driven, capable of building HR processes from the ground up.
• A candidate familiar with the technology or crypto sector and experienced in fast-paced environments.
• An individual comfortable working in a globally distributed team and adaptable to change.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Administration

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contract management, probation tracking, transfers, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Administer payroll inputs, attendance records, leave management, and benefits enrollment in coordination with the payroll vendor and finance team.
• Prepare and manage employment contracts, addendums, reference letters, and other HR documentation in compliance with Turkish labor law.
• Support visa and work permit applications for foreign employees as needed.

2. Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and workplace concerns, providing guidance in line with company policy and local legislation.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans with fairness and confidentiality.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and recommend retention strategies to management.
• Mediate workplace conflicts and foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Advise managers on people-related matters including performance management, team dynamics, and engagement initiatives.

3. HR Compliance & Audits

• Ensure full compliance with Turkish labor law (4857 sayılı İş Kanunu), social security regulations (SGK), and occupational health & safety legislation (6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu).
• Support internal and external HR audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit queries, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to reflect changes in local regulations and company standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory reporting obligations to local authorities (İŞKUR, SGK, etc.).
• Conduct periodic reviews of HR processes to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

4. Health, Safety & Workplace Compliance

• Ensure the Turkey office is fully compliant with local health & safety laws (İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği / 6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu).
• Coordinate regular workplace risk assessments and safety audits with external H&S consultants.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies and procedures; organize safety training and emergency drills.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions; maintain required H&S documentation and records.
• Serve as an active member of the first-aid and emergency response team.

5. Employee Experience & Engagement

• Plan and execute local onsite and virtual company events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations in alignment with global guidelines.
• Coordinate employee welfare and benefit arrangements such as overtime meals, local transport, birthday gifts, and bereavement support.
• Act as a culture ambassador by shaping the local workplace environment and maintaining vibrant recreation areas.

6. Office & IT Administration

• Manage the shipping and receiving of company laptops locally, acting as the on-site helper to perform basic device setups under the step-by-step guidance of the remote IT team.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, facility maintenance, and vendor management to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
• Manage office supplies, pantry inventory, corporate mobile lines, and procurement activities.
• Facilitate office access control, visitor management, and front-desk operations as needed.

7. Others

• Support HR projects and initiatives as directed by the regional HR lead.
• Contribute to employer branding, recruitment support, and talent acquisition activities for the Turkey office as needed.
• Research and monitor the competitive landscape of crypto/Web3 companies operating in Turkey including their local hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, employer branding strategies, and office presence, to inform Bybit's talent and HR strategy in the region.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR management capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Turkey labor law.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace investigations.
• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken, is a must.
• Comfortable building HR and office functions from the ground up (0-to-1 experience) — setting up processes, policies, and infrastructure in a new or scaling environment.
• Proactive and self-driven, with a track record of identifying gaps and implementing solutions without waiting for direction.

Preferred

• Experience in the technology, fintech, or crypto/Web3 sector.
• Prior involvement in HR audits, employer branding, or talent acquisition.
• Experience working in fast-growing, globally distributed teams where adaptability is essential.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Lark).

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.