What will you be doing?

The Senior HR Advisor will provide comprehensive HR advisory services. The role is responsible for ensuring that all people-related processes are delivered in line with the company's global practices while complying with local legislation (Turkish Labor Law No. 4857, Social Security - SGK, Occupational Health & Safety Law No. 6331, and Tax regulations). The Senior HR Advisor will partner with business leaders and HR colleagues across geographies to drive a consistent employee experience while supporting our people strategy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Employee Relations & Advisory

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees in Turkiye on employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on labor law compliance, grievance, disciplinary, absence, hybrid working, and family leave cases, escalating complex cases to the HR Business Partner.

2. Payroll, Compliance & Rewards

• Support regular and shadow payroll processes, working with global payroll teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with reward policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of Withholding Tax (WHT) and Social Security (SA) declarations, in cooperation with Finance.

3. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support recruitment activities partnering with HRBP and global Talent Acquisition to deliver high-quality recruitment campaigns in Turkiye, using innovative and effective strategies.
• Ensure all recruitment and selection processes reflect our global values, diversity, and inclusion standards while meeting local compliance requirements.

4. Performance, Compensation & Workforce Planning

• Support the global performance management cycle, annual salary review, and talent calibration processes locally.
• Support local workforce analytics and reports activities (headcount, payroll costs, absence trends) to local leadership and regional HR teams when needed.

5. Learning, Development & Engagement

• Support and collaborate with the Learning & Development Team and local managers to deliver training on labor law, project dynamics, OHSE awareness etc.
• Actively promotes a culture of learning, wellbeing, and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with the People initiatives.

6. HR Operations & Process Excellence

• Partner with the Employee Services to ensure timely issuance of employment documentation and compliance with local law.
• Contributes to the standardization and digitalization of HR processes, in line with global HR transformation initiatives.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within international or oil & gas/energy companies.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Labor Law, OHSE Law, Tax Compliance and HR best practices.
• Hands-on experience with SAP HR modules and SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Recruiting, etc. modules).
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with payroll processes in Turkiye, including shadow payroll, WHT, and SA declarations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Fluency in English and Turkish is must (oral and written).

We Welcome Applications from People with Disabilities

As per Turkish Labor Law and our inclusive hiring policy, we:

• Run a fair and accessible recruitment process.
• Announce all vacancies transparently and equally.
• Interview candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Make necessary workplace adjustments when needed.
• Support employees who acquire a disability during employment.

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An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?
If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.
To find out more about Subsea7 visit our website here

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