Buket Şahin

As one of the leading companies in the retail sector, the organization operates more than 900 sales points and employs approximately 3,000 people across its production facilities located in Kayseri and Ankara. The company manages six well-established brands — Enza Home, Divanev, Yataş Bedding, Puffy, Yataş Project and Yataş Foam. • Management of all human resources processes of 100 retail stores. • Managing HR and recruitment processes in international store opening processes. • Head of HR BP and recruitment functions at headquarters, global quarters and retail stores • HR. projects

Biofarma is a leading generic pharmaceutical organization with approximately 700 employees, operating a production facility in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe district. As HR Manager, I oversaw the full scope of HR strategy and operations for blue-collar, white-collar and sales teams across Turkey, leading a team of 11 HR professionals and driving initiatives in talent, performance and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Led Employer Branding and Culture Transformation initiatives. • The Corporate Culture Transformation project, redefining the company’s vision, mission, and core values through a series of employee and leadership workshops; subsequently updated all corporate identity, communication, and HR-related materials to reflect the renewed culture. • Managed Talent Acquisition and Talent Development processes. • Oversaw Organizational Development and Performance Management systems. • Designed and implemented the Performance and Talent Management system from the ground up, and digitalized the entire framework through a fully customized in-house HR software, tailored to the company’s culture and organizational needs. • Directed HR Projects, Assessment Centers, and Job Evaluation activities. • Designed and monitored Annual Training Plans and related budgets. • Administered Compensation & Benefits policies aligned with business objectives. • Led Corporate Communications initiatives, managing the end-to-end redesign of the company website to ensure full alignment with the Employer Branding strategy and EVP

As Head of HR, I oversaw all HR operations across Karacabey, Kızıksa, and Salihli plants, Head Office, and Ektam Cyprus, covering approximately 1,200 employees. I reported directly to the CEO and the Executive Board and managed a team of 12 HR professionals located at plants and HQ. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end HR strategy and full employee lifecycle across headquarters, and operations. • Ensured full compliance with labor law regulations and effectively managed collective bargaining agreements and union relations. • Identified annual training needs, designed and implemented learning and development programs aligned with business priorities. • Led internal communication, engagement, and team-building initiatives to foster a strong organizational culture. • Led end-to-end recruitment, performance management, and compensation processes, ensuring consistency and fairness. • Developed, monitored, and optimized annual HR and administrative budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.

Tat Gıda operates under four major brands — Tat, Sek, Pastavilla, and Maret — across six plants located in Mustafakemalpaşa, Karacabey, İzmir, Söke and Istanbul. I was appointed as HR Manager at Tat Gıda through Koç Holding’s internal transfer program, after completing my tenure at Arçelik-LG. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Appointed as HR Manager through Koç Holding’s internal transfer program, after completing tenure at Arçelik-LG. • Selected to participate in Koç Holding’s HR Academy, Harvard Business Review Online Leadership Programs and Koç University Leadership Development Program as part of professional and leadership development. • Included in Koç Holding’s Corporate Mentorship Program; mentored by Ali Rıza Aksoy, HR Director at Otokoç, whose guidance made a significant impact on leadership and strategic HR development. • Integrated the Düzey A.Ş. HR team into Tat Gıda’s HR organization, leading post-merger alignment and process consolidation. • Founded “Düzey Academy”, an internal learning platform designed to strengthen capability building, leadership development, and organizational learning across the company. • SAP Integration within HR Digital Transformation Project

Arçelik-LG is a joint venture between LG Electronics and Koç Holding, producing air conditioners with a workforce of approximately 250 employees. I began my HR career here as an HR Specialist and was later promoted to Senior HR Specialist. Key Responsibilities: • Acted as a strategic HR Business Partner to department leaders, supporting all HR operations including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. • Provided end-to-end HR support to both local and expatriate teams, including Korean employees. • Collaborated on process improvement and efficiency projects, achieving Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. • Consistently recognized as a High-Potential Talent within Koç Holding’s Talent Pool

While completing my university degree, I worked as a Consumer Credit Specialist at Finansbank, overseeing credit applications, assisting branch operations, and gaining early experience in financial services and customer relations.

As a university student, I was accepted into the Garantibank MT program and gained experience in departments such as call center, internet banking, and HR training.