HR & EHS Manager

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

As the Human Resources Manager at PHINIA Izmir, Turkey, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our local operations. You’ll lead the implementation of HR strategies that align with both PHINIA’s global vision and local business and legal requirements, fostering a culture of teamwork, empowerment, and continuous development.

This key leadership role calls for a balance of strategic insight, compliance expertise, and people leadership. The role requires strong experience in managing HR for large-scale operations (500+ employees), a deep knowledge of trade union processes, and an extensive understanding of Turkish labour legislation, incentives, and manufacturing environments.
Preferred candidates will have solid experience working in manufacturing or automotive environments, with a clear understanding of plant operations and industrial workforce dynamics.
If you’re passionate about cultivating a positive, fair, and high-performing workplace, we’d love to meet you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Lead the HR function for the plant, overseeing HR budget management, target-setting, and performance tracking.

Partner with plant and regional leadership to align HR initiatives with business strategy and operational goals.

Provide strategic HR leadership gained from managing complex workforce structures in large-scale operations (500+ employees).

Continuous Improvement

Recommend and implement innovative HR practices, systems, and policies that improve efficiency and employee experience.

Promote digitalisation and process improvement across HR operations.

Use insights from legislative incentives and government-supported programs to improve HR processes and cost efficiencies.

Employee Relations

Act as a trusted advisor for employees and leaders, handling employee relations with professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality.

Manage all union-related processes with confidence, maintaining strong relationships with trade unions, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with collective labour agreements.

Ensure compliance with Turkish Labour Law, Social Security regulations, and Occupational Health & Safety Law.

Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with company policy and local legal standards.

Support a healthy, safe, and compliant work environment by collaborating closely with HSE team and understanding HSE requirements.

Talent Acquisition

Lead recruitment and selection efforts, ensuring fair and inclusive practices.

Partner with global teams and local agencies to attract, select, and onboard the best talent.

Support employer branding activities in Turkey to strengthen PHINIA’s reputation as an employer of choice.

Compliance Champion

Ensure full compliance with Turkish employment legislation, social security requirements, and internal audit standards.

Maintain accurate employee documentation and reporting as required by local authorities.

Act as the point of contact for labour inspectors or external auditors when necessary.

Leverage expertise in employment legislation, government incentives, and regulatory processes to ensure the plant operates fully within legal boundaries.

Compensation and Benefits

Support and administer competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs, in alignment with Turkish market benchmarks and global guidelines.

Manage payroll input processes in collaboration with Finance and external service providers.

Apply strong knowledge of incentive schemes, legal benefits, and sector-based practices.

Training and Development

Identify local training needs and coordinate with global HR to deliver programs that enhance employee capability and leadership strength.

Ensure training activities meet local compliance requirements (e.g., health & safety, ethics).

Support HSE-related development and ensure mandatory HSE trainings are completed and tracked.

Talent Management

Drive talent and performance management processes, supporting succession planning and leadership development.

Identify and develop high-potential employees to ensure organizational continuity.

Community and Culture Ambassador

Represent PHINIA in local community and CSR activities, demonstrating our commitment to integrity, inclusion, and social responsibility.

Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, recognition, and belonging across the plant.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field — a strong educational foundation is essential.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline (preferred).
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., PHRi, SPHRi, CIPD, or local equivalents such as İKDER or PERYÖN certifications) are considered a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working in a multinational or manufacturing environment in Turkey is highly desirable.
• Proven understanding of Turkish labor law (4857), Social Security Law (5510), and Occupational Health & Safety Law (6331) is essential.

Key Job Skills:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships at all organizational levels.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Turkish and English (required); able to convey ideas clearly in diverse settings.
• Organizational and Multitasking Skills: Skilled at managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident and Credible Presence: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across teams and hierarchies.
• Integrity and Ethics: Acts with transparency and fairness, modeling PHINIA’s values in all decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems is an advantage.
• Legal and Compliance Awareness: Solid working knowledge of local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

• Action Oriented
• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ethics & Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing
• Motivating Others
• Organizational Agility

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.