Head of HR Türkiye - Huhtamäki Oyj - Etätyö - Globaali

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet  We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.   You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.  We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.   Head of HR Türkiye Your Opportunity Huhtamaki is seeking a dynamic Head of HR Türkiye to partner closely with business leaders and drive both strategic and operational people initiatives that enable performance and growth. Reporting to the General Manager Türkiye and the VP HR, Flexible Packaging Segment, you will be a key member of the local leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will translate business strategy into impactful HR actions at country level, shaping culture, capability, and organisational effectiveness. Where you’ll be This role is located at our factory in Esenyurt Türkiye. What you'll be doing Provide strategic leadership to the local leadership team, offering clear insight on both business priorities and people implications. Deliver expert HR guidance across talent acquisition, workforce planning, budgeting, organisational and talent development, performance management, and compliance. Lead organisation design and change initiatives, including restructuring, productivity improvements, and other business‑critical projects aligned with strategic goals. Coach and support managers in executing annual people processes, ensuring consistency, alignment, and a high‑quality employee experience across all teams. Drive talent development efforts that build current and future capabilities, reinforce Huhtamaki’s learning culture, and align with our Leaders’ Imprint. Strengthen organisational culture and employee relations, ensuring communication practices are open, two‑way, and supportive of long‑term business success. Lead the HR organisation in Türkiye, ensuring effective delivery of people services, strong business partnering, and a structure and capability set aligned with business needs. Foster high engagement and collaboration within the HR team, building a motivated, high‑performing function. What you’ll bring to the role Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent Strong experience in HR generalist role and/or Center of Expertise in sizeable, regional or global context in manufacturing environmentProven experience in managing and leading HR and people related change initiatives and organization culture transformation Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple prioritiesProactive problem-solving skills and results and service oriented approach Fluent in English and Turkish, with excellent communication skills and strong influencing capabilityA leadership style aligned with Huhtamaki’s values: Care, Dare and Deliver. What we offer in return Opportunity to make an impact: in this role you can truly bring value with your HR and people expertise to drive improvements in our HR practices, develop culture and engagement of our employees and support building up talent and capabilities across the organization.  A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people and the planet. Our innovative and transformative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere.Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want to see our talent thrive and develop.Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviors, reinforced by our policies and practices.If this sounds like a good fit, then please apply prior to the deadline of Friday 12th June.The interview process: candidates can expect an initial screening call with a recruiter, a video interview via Teams, a face to face interview on site and an assessment.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.About UsHelp us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen.  We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us.  We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together. Sounds like your sort of place? Apply today!  Your career, packaged with care.