- We are looking for a Human Resources lead to drive the people agenda by acting as a strategic HR partner to business leaders. This role is accountable for translating business priorities into people strategies, shaping organizational effectiveness, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and practices. Operating as an individual contributor without direct reports, the position plays a key role in influencing business decisions, fostering a high-performing organization, and ensuring alignment with regional HR strategy and local employment legislation.
- Own and drive the local HR agenda in alignment with business objectives and regional HR strategy.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and people-related decisions.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs across the employee lifecycle.
- Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives by analyzing workforce metrics, identifying trends, and providing data-driven recommendations.
- Lead performance management, talent review, succession planning, and employee development processes.
- Manage employee relations matters and provide expert guidance on labor law, workplace practices, and policy interpretation.
- Partner with regional HR teams, Centres of Excellence, and shared service functions to ensure effective execution of HR initiatives.
- Lead organizational change, transformation, and culture initiatives that support business growth and long-term capability building.
- Ensure compliance with local labor legislation and company policies while proactively mitigating people-related risks.
- Contribute to the development and execution of employee engagement and employer branding initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance employee experience and business effectiveness.
- Act as the primary HR focal point for Türkiye, influencing decision-making and supporting the achievement of business objectives.
- Lead and participate in local and regional HR projects to support organizational priorities and transformation initiatives.
- Monitor, analyse, and report HR metrics and workforce trends, providing insights and recommendations to leaders.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Lead, HR Manager, or similar position.
Strong knowledge of HR practices across the full employee lifecycle.
Solid understanding of Turkish Labour Law and employment regulations.
Proven experience in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
Demonstrated success in partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business actions.
Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, communication, and influencing skills.
Commercial awareness and strong business acumen.
Experience working in an international and matrix organisation is an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
Fluent in Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
German language proficiency would be considered an advantage.
Drive for Results
Focus on the Customer
Take ownership & accountability
Act as a team player
Shows courage & conviction
People orientated
Caring for self and others
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Lead, HR Manager, or similar
- Strong knowledge of HR practices across the full employee lifecycle
- Solid understanding of Turkish Labour Law and employment regulations
- Experience in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, communication, and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems
- Fluency in Turkish and English, written and spoken
- Experience working in an international and matrix organization
- German language proficiency
Canon Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Canon Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Canon Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options in the U.S., alongside added support via a dedicated health insurance society in Japan. Wellbeing resources and personal health consultant access are also highlighted within certain plans.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and corporate pension arrangements in Japan. Disclosures describe both defined-benefit and defined-contribution elements that supplement national systems.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support policies in Japan extend childcare leave, caregiver leave, and reduced-hour schedules beyond legal minimums. Several group companies have earned government accreditation for family-friendly practices and promote active paid-leave usage.
Canon Inc. Insights
What We Do
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global.canon
