Hybrid People & Culture Manager – Technology

at Insider One

• Job title: People & Culture Manager – Technology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Istanbul, Turkey

About the role

• People & Culture Manager overseeing HR processes and strategies in technology teams for Insider One. Acting as a strategic partner to the CTO and driving engagement in the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Have **full ownership of end-to-end People & Culture processes** for Insider One’s **Technology teams** (Engineering, Product, Data, Infrastructure, etc.)
• Act as a **trusted thought partner and strategic advisor to the CTO** and technical leadership team on people-related topics including team structure, engagement, performance, learning & development, hiring, and retention
• Work closely with the CTO to **scale technical teams globally** while maintaining a strong, inclusive, and high-performance engineering culture
• Lead and manage **People & Culture Business Partners and recruitment teams** supporting tech functions; provide guidance, mentorship, and direction
• You will oversee and lead a recruitment team of around 10 people
• Inspire, coach, and lead your team; track OKRs, define KPIs, conduct regular one-to-ones, and support continuous development
• Play an active role in defining and tracking **OKRs and quarterly KPIs** for the Technology organization together with the CTO and CEO Executive Office
• Build and execute **People & Culture strategies tailored to technical teams**, considering global growth, distributed teams, and fast-paced product development cycles
• Partner closely with Centers of Excellence (People Operations, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Rewards, People Experience) to deliver a seamless **candidate and employee experience** for tech talent
• Conduct retention and engagement interviews, proactively analyze engagement and NPS data, and address risks early
• Work closely with all Center of Excellence functions (People Operations, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Rewards and People Experience Teams) to cultivate our candidate and Insider One experience;
• Act as a **strategic consultant to recruitment teams** by shaping tech hiring strategies, identifying top technical talent, and ensuring strong culture fit
• Actively contribute to **employer branding initiatives**, especially those targeting engineering and technical communities globally

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in an HR role, with **at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner**
• 2+ years of proven experience in **leading and managing teams**
• Strong experience working with **technical or product-driven teams** (Engineering, Product, Data, etc.)
• Prior experience in a **high-growth, fast-paced tech or startup environment**
• Solid leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• A **strategic mindset** with the ability to translate business and technology needs into people solutions
• Strong knowledge of HR practices including recruitment, labor law, talent management, learning & development; working knowledge of immigration processes is a plus
• Excellent command of **spoken and written English**
• Ability to build **strong relationships with senior technical leaders**, including C-level stakeholders
• Comfort operating between **strategic partnership and hands-on execution**
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a dynamic, global environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity while setting an example of professionalism and leadership

Benefits

• Enjoy a monthly meal allowance designed to enhance your daily routine
• Access comprehensive private health insurance.
• Find your people with yoga classes, running and cycling clubs, and nutrition workshops.
• Feed your curiosity with access to Spotify, LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, MasterClass, Neoskola, and CloudGuru.
• Level up with internal trainings covering AI fundamentals, coding, foreign languages, and a wide range of personal development skills.
• Be part of a diverse team that’s as global as it gets — where every voice is heard and 50+ nationalities build together.
• Become a Shareowner through our eligibility-based “ESOP” and own a piece of what you build.
• Help build the team you want to work with and enjoy rewarding referral bonuses.
• Opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering and purpose-driven social impact projects.
• From global retreats to team-building activities, expect year-round events that turn into lifelong memories.