Kadir EMRE

Leading the Human Resources function for REKA, one of Türkiye’s established edible oil manufacturers, with responsibility for aligning people strategy with the company’s growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation objectives. Key Responsibilities & Achievements •Developing and executing the company’s HR strategy in alignment with business goals and long-term growth plans. •Acting as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and culture transformation. •Leading organizational design and restructuring initiatives to support operational efficiency and scalability. •Building a high-performance culture through robust performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs. •Designing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain critical talent across all functions. •Overseeing compensation, benefits, and reward programs to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity. •Driving employee engagement, employer branding, and corporate culture initiatives across the organization. •Leading HR digitalization projects, reporting infrastructure, and people analytics initiatives to support data-driven decision-making. •Ensuring compliance with labor legislation, corporate governance standards, and HR policies. •Partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and corporate functions to strengthen organizational capability and business performance. •Establishing scalable HR processes and governance frameworks to support sustainable growth and future expansion plans. •Leading workforce productivity, retention, and capability-building initiatives across the organization. Focus Areas: Strategic HR Leadership • OD • Talent Management • C&B • HR Transformation • HR Analytics • Employer Branding • Leadership Development • Industrial Relations • Change Management

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