Esra Tekin
HR Business Partner
Istanbul
Summary
Innovative and solution-oriented HR Business Partner with expertise in designing projects to enhance employee experience and engagement. Experienced in talent acquisition, performance management, and learning & development processes, with a strong focus on driving organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Skilled in leveraging digital HR systems such as SAP and D365 to optimize processes, while contributing to change management and cultural transformation initiatives. Recognized for fostering a culture of collaboration and supporting the sustainable success of both employees and the organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
HR Business Partner
WAT Mobilite
08.2024 - Current
- Managing recruitment and talent acquisition processes for technical and administrative positions; coordinating candidate sourcing, interviews, and candidate experience activities.
- Preparing job offers, generating reports, and maintaining candidate databases via ATS.
- Coordinating orientation and onboarding programs; facilitating smooth integration of new employees.
- Designing and executing employee experience and engagement projects; conducting employee engagement surveys.
- Coordinating performance management and individual development plans; implementing training and development initiatives.
- Organizing reward and recognition programs, social & sports events, and special day celebrations.
- Managing internal communication and employer branding initiatives; optimizing digital HR processes via SAP and D365 ERP integrations.
- Managing university and high school internship programs.
Associate-Human Resources
WAT Motor
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Managing end-to-end recruitment processes for all positions, especially technical roles.
- Conducting employee orientation and onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Preparing and sending job offers; generating recruitment reports.
- Organizing employee engagement and motivation projects; supporting engagement surveys and NPS tracking.
- Monitoring attendance and participation in training programs.
- Identifying qualified candidate profiles using Koç Kariyerim, Kariyer.net, LinkedIn, and other sourcing channels.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to determine position requirements and workforce needs.
- Managing university and high school internship programs end-to-end.
- Organizing career days and employer branding events.
- Tracking and planning headcount budget.
Human Resources Assistant
Madame Coco
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Tracking and reporting employee timesheets; preparing monthly workforce reports.
- Creating and updating employee personnel files; managing onboarding and offboarding documentation.
- Monitoring annual leave and absence records.
- Supporting retail training programs as part of Learning & Development initiatives.
- Tracking and dispatching legal and enforcement cases (lawsuits & collections).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Istanbul Universitesi
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Counseling And Guidance
Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- Performance management processes coordination
- Learning & development needs analysis, planning, and implementation
- Supporting compensation and benefits processes
- Designing and implementing employee experience projects
- Employer branding and career event organization
- Managing end-to-end internship programs
- HR reporting and data analytics
- Optimizing and integrating digital HR systems (SAP, D365)
- Active participation in cross-functional HR projects
- Ensuring compliance with labor law and HR regulations
- Monitoring employee satisfaction and engagement scores (eg, NPS)
- Contributing to change management and organizational development
Certification
First Aid Training
Timeline
HR Business Partner
WAT Mobilite
08.2024 - Current
Associate-Human Resources
WAT Motor
02.2023 - 08.2024
Human Resources Assistant
Madame Coco
09.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Istanbul Universitesi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Counseling And Guidance
Yıldız Technical University
04.2001 -