HR Lead, Turkey

As an HR Lead for Bybit's Istanbul office, you serve as the primary HR partner for a growing local team within one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Reporting to the regional HR lead, you manage end-to-end HR operations, drive employee relations, support compliance activities, and ensure a positive employee experience in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure full compliance with Turkish labor law, social security regulations (SGK), and occupational health and 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.
• Ensure the Turkey office is fully compliant with local health and safety laws (6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu).
• Coordinate regular workplace risk assessments and safety audits with external health and safety consultants.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures; organize safety training and emergency drills.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions; maintain required health and safety documentation and records.
• Serve as an active member of the first-aid and emergency response team.
• 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.
• Manage the shipping and receiving of company laptops locally and perform basic device setups under the 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.
• 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 and 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.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR management capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Turkish labor law.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace investigations.
• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
• Comfort building HR and office functions from the ground up, setting up processes, policies, and infrastructure in a new or scaling environment.
• A proactive and self-driven approach, with a track record of identifying gaps and implementing solutions independently.

Nice to have

• Experience in the technology, fintech, or crypto and 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 such as Google Workspace or Lark.

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund to support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events including regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration as part of a diverse, international team working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility with opportunities to grow your career path within Bybit.

About Bybit

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. The company delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3, recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry.