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FÜGEN VİNÇOĞLU

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Summary

Human Resources Executive with more than 20 years of experience in corporate environments. Strong background in search and selection and hiring talented employees. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees. High-achieving HR Director adept at driving company growth and productivity by locating the best talent and establishing effective, modern policies for the workforce.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Recruitment Consultant

MOMO Bodrum
MUĞLA-BODRUM
03.2022 - Current

MOMO Bodrum is the partnership of Rönesans Holding (24th largest construction company in the world and 8th largest in Europe) and MOMO (one of the Turkey’s well known beach- restaurant brands)

Rönesans Holding is also the owner of new generation life style hotel, The Bodrum EDITION


  • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
  • Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.

Director of Human Resources

The Bodrum EDITION Hotel
MUĞLA-BODRUM
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Selected and employed the team of employees differing from 375 to 75 changing seasonally.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulations and the Marriott International human resources policy and procedures
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Initiated and managed the Seasonal Exchange Project within the Mariott Int. to keep the talents

Director of Human Resources

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
MUĞLA-BODRUM
10.2013 - 04.2017
  • Selected and employed the team of employees differing from 600 to 200 changing seasonally.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulations and Mandarin Oriental Group standards
  • Led the implementation of the Performance Evaluation System in line with the Mandarin Oriental standards
  • Initiated and managed the"Seasonal Exchange Program" within the Mandarin Oriental Group

Human Resources Manager

Soysal Training & Consultancy and Günışığı Kitaplığı
ISTANBUL
10.2010 - 05.2013

· Soysal Training and Consultancy is the leading company in retailing market with the Soysal Retailing School for Trainings and consultancy. Soysal, was the first company organizing Retail Days Event of 2 days annually and approximately 2.000 people attended to listen to the speakers from all over the world to their share experiences.

· Günışığı Kitaplığı is very well known and sophisticated publishing company of books for ages up to 15, and for the teenagers above 15 (special brand ONSEKİZ)

  • Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulations
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.

Director of Human Resources

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
MUĞLA-BODRUM
05.2008 - 09.2010
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Prepared yearly manning budget
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Lead the Seasonal Exchange Project within the Kempinski Group

Human Resources Manager

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Hotels
ISTANBUL
03.2004 - 03.2008
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulations and Intercontinental Hotels Group human resources policy and procedures
  • Used technologically relevant systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Coordinated relations with the Labor Union

Human Resources Manager

H. Toprak Holding A.Ş.
ISTANBUL
01.1999 - 03.2004
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulation
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Facilitated communication and coordination between the Head Office HR Department and HR Departments of the group companies to keep parties informed.

Human Resources Manager

Ektrans International Transportation Company
ISTANBUL
02.1995 - 01.1999
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local regulations
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.

Management Consultant

Kapsoy International Inc.,
ISTANBUL
12.1989 - 01.1994
  • Worked as the head of the Executive Search Department
  • Realized selection and recruitment of senior executives in finance and pharmacy sectors
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.

INTERLINE SPECIALIST

TURK HAVA YOLLARI A.Ş.
ISTANBUL
04.1976 - 06.1988
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Worked for THY 12 years in different departments in İstanbul and Ankara.

- 1985-1988- Interline employee in the Department of Interlines,

Responsible for proration of THY's share on the tickets of airlines from all over the world.

- 1980-1985- Librarian and Assistant to Information Department Head,

- 1978-1980- Accountant

- 1976-1978- Translator Secretary

Journalist

HÜRRİYET NEWSPAPER
ISTANBUL
11.1973 - 11.1974
  • Delivered local news from universities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences
ANKARA-TURKEY
11.1974 - 02.1981

Skills

Recruitment

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant

MOMO Bodrum
03.2022 - Current

Director of Human Resources

The Bodrum EDITION Hotel
01.2018 - 02.2022

Director of Human Resources

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
10.2013 - 04.2017

Human Resources Manager

Soysal Training & Consultancy and Günışığı Kitaplığı
10.2010 - 05.2013

Director of Human Resources

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
05.2008 - 09.2010

Human Resources Manager

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Hotels
03.2004 - 03.2008

Human Resources Manager

H. Toprak Holding A.Ş.
01.1999 - 03.2004

Human Resources Manager

Ektrans International Transportation Company
02.1995 - 01.1999

Management Consultant

Kapsoy International Inc.,
12.1989 - 01.1994

INTERLINE SPECIALIST

TURK HAVA YOLLARI A.Ş.
04.1976 - 06.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences
11.1974 - 02.1981

Journalist

HÜRRİYET NEWSPAPER
11.1973 - 11.1974
FÜGEN VİNÇOĞLUHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR