HR Unit Manager - BP

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Kocaeli 
Req ID: 29508 

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Job Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the organization's people strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and workforce plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on organizational design, talent management, performance, employee relations, compensation actions, and workforce planning.
• Lead all employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment support, onboarding, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, career development, and offboarding.
• Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Employee Engagement programs.
• Design and lead development strategies and annual training plans for both blue-collar and white-collar populations, supporting leadership development and capability building across the organization.
• Manage annual compensation review processes, promotion cycles, bonus administration, and organizational workforce changes in partnership with business leaders and global HR teams.
• Lead and support global and regional HR projects, change management initiatives, and organizational transformation programs.
• Strengthen employer branding activities through external partnerships, professional networks, universities, and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with local labour legislation, company policies, and global HR standards.
• Partner closely with HSE and other functions to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, training obligations, certification management, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitor HR KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes.
• Act as Deputy HR Director, representing the HR function in leadership discussions and assuming responsibility for HR operations and strategic initiatives when required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Engineering or related disciplines. Minimum 8–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner, HR Manager or equivalent leadership role within a multinational environment.
• Experience supporting both blue-collar and white-collar employee populations.
• Strong background in performance management, talent management, organizational development and employee relations.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) Strong command of HRIS and HR reporting tools (e.g. SuccessFactors)
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, performance management, employee relations, learning and development processes.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resources practices, policies, and employment law.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• Well-developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation skills.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.