Human Resources Specialist

Howden is a leading global independent insurance broker, made up of talented and passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of the insurance industry. With over 18,000 employees across more than 100 countries, we combine our strengths every day to develop innovative solutions and shape the future of the sector.

At Howden, we offer more than just a job—we provide an environment where everyone can grow, share ideas, and truly make a difference. If you’d like to be part of this vision, we look forward to meeting you.

We are currently seeking a “Human Resources Specialist” to join our team at the Istanbul headquarters of Howden.

Qualifications

• Graduated from universities with degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, or similar departments,
• Minimum 2 years of experience in personnel affairs and payroll processes,
• Knowledgeable about labor law and social security regulations (SGK), and keeps up with related legal developments,
• Experienced in core Human Resources and Payroll Modules (Workday, Hr-web, DELTA HR),
• Proficient in MS Office programs. Especially Excel,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and has strong analytical thinking skills,

Key Responsibilities

• Performing personnel transactions during hiring and termination processes,
• Processing employee onboarding and offboarding through the Delta HR system,
• Maintaining personnel files in an up-to-date and organized manner,
• End-to-end tracking of meal card payments,
• Ensuring the tracking of health insurance and BES processes,
• Providing support for the payroll process for all employees.
• Preparing visa documents.
• Keeping the HRWeb system up to date.
• Organizing workplace physician visit days.
• Supporting training, organizational development, and performance management processes.