HR Junior Specialist
Guess · Maslak
Guess is a global leader in the fashion industry, known for its iconic style, innovative spirit, and dynamic culture. We are looking for a motivated and people-oriented HR Junior Specialist to join our Human Resources team and support our growing organization across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.
In this role, you will primarily contribute to Training & Development, Recruitment, and Employer Branding initiatives, while also supporting day-to-day HR operations and employee-related processes. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who is eager to develop across different HR functions in a fast-paced, international retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of training and development programs across the organization
- Coordinate training calendars, participants, logistics, materials, and communication with relevant stakeholders for field
- Support onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a positive experience for new employees
- Assist in evaluating training effectiveness and preparing reports and follow-up actions
- Support the development and continuous improvement of training materials and learning initiatives
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Support end-to-end recruitment processes for both retail and office positions
- Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and position requirements
- Prepare and publish job advertisements across relevant recruitment channels
- Source potential candidates through job portals, databases, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and other channels
- Conduct CV screening and initial interviews and coordinate subsequent interview stages
- Maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and contribute to a positive candidate experience
- Support recruitment reporting and track key recruitment metrics
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Employer Branding & Employee Engagement
- Contribute to employer branding content and communication across career platforms, social media, universities, and other relevant channels
- Support university relations, career fairs, recruitment events, and other talent attraction activities
- Collaborate with internal teams to communicate employee stories, company culture, and career opportunities
- Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events, recognition activities, and corporate communication projects
- Assist with employee surveys, feedback collection, and analysis to identify opportunities for improving employee experience
HR Operations & General HR Support
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes and ensure required documentation is completed accurately
- Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
- Provide operational support for payroll, time & attendance, leave, personnel administration, and employee data processes when required
- Support the preparation and updating of HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and internal guidelines
- Assist with HR reporting, data analysis, and preparation of presentations for management
- Support employee relations and other HR processes in accordance with company policies and local labor legislation
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external HR service providers when necessary
- Contribute to local and regional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide general support to the HR team across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as business needs require
Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Bachelor’s degree
- High level of confidentiality and discretion
- Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential matters professionally
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, while actively listening to others
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
- Detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture