HR Operations Specialist

ABOUT CODEWAY

Codeway builds category-leading consumer AI apps on mobile and web, at global scale.

600M+ downloads. 60+ apps. 400+ builders across Barcelona and İstanbul. Completely bootstrapped. No board. Profitable since year two.

Small teams move faster than big ones. But they need big resources to win at scale. Nobody starts from zero. The problem decides the solution, not us.

We turn category wins into six focused vertical companies: Wishlabs (AI Creativity), Wellture (Wellness), Learna (Education), Sparked (Media), Cosmic Jam (Entertainment), and Catalyst Apps (Utilities & Productivity). Each has full ownership and the depth to go further than anyone else in its space.

Codeway HQ powers them all. One platform. One team that finds and grows builders. One set of guardrails. Every idea born here starts with an unfair advantage: the platform, the people, and the profits of every product before it. That's the system.

Turns out you can do both.

Move like an indie. Hit like a giant.

POSITION

We are looking for an HR Operations Specialist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and building efficient, scalable people processes.

As a member of our HR team, you will take ownership of employee lifecycle operations, HR systems, reporting, payroll coordination, and employee experience initiatives. You will help us maintain operational excellence while supporting our growing organization with data-driven, people-focused solutions.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we would love to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle operations from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring all documentation, communications, and operational steps are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records in HR systems with full accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance, while continuously improving processes and system usage.
• Manage all employment documentation; including contracts, personnel files, policy acknowledgements, and official document requests - across both digital and physical archives.
• Coordinate statutory obligations and labor law compliance processes, including employment entry and termination notifications, in collaboration with external payroll and legal partners.
• Support monthly payroll cycles by preparing and validating payroll inputs, employee changes, and leave records.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR policies, benefits, leave, and documentation, and contribute to the development and communication of policies and guidelines.
• Manage benefits operations, including private health insurance, and coordinate external vendors across payroll, benefits, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Coordinate employee surveys, HR communications, and internal HR projects.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support business and leadership decisions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, Personnel Affairs, or a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of labor law, statutory notification processes, employee documentation, and HR operations.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy and ownership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An analytical mindset with an interest in HR reporting and data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Great Place to Work. As our top team member, you'll be a part of a fast-growing startup and have the privilege to enjoy our accredited “BEST WORKPLACES” environment, ranked first among all workplaces.

· A Competitive Compensation Package. Long story short, we take care of you.

· A Meal Compensation. That is actually enough for a decent & nutritious lunch, we’re not following the industry standard.

· Full Health Benefits. To keep you away from all the trouble, we provide unlimited private health insurance and cover the HPV vaccine.

· Pet Adoption Support. We cover the primary healthcare expenses, parasite vaccinations, and microchip costs that may arise within the first year after employees adopt a pet.

· Cool Tech Stack. Macbook, iPhone 15 Pro, magic mouse, magic keyboard; an adjustable desk with a 4K screen and any other gadget you may need in your job.

· Sport Activities Support. We care about your physical wellbeing and support your gym membership.

· Learning Never Ends! Training budget to help you grow in your role, gain new skills, and learn new things.

· Udemy Free Pass. An unlimited Udemy subscription.

· Flexible Schedule & Unlimited Vacations. This isn’t a “clock in, clock out” company. We care about your productivity, not tracking every minute you’re on site. It’s up to you to always be responsible with your work, no matter where you are or what schedule you’re keeping.

· English Course Support. Be more global and perform best at your work.

· Comprehensive Well-being Support. Through our partnership with Meditopia, we now offer free psychological counseling, along with additional services like dietitian, personal trainer, parenting consultant, physiotherapist, child & adolescent therapist, and face-to-face counseling for employees in Istanbul.

· A Top-Notch Office. Located at the heart of Istanbul, right next to Levent Metro Station at Ferko Signature.

· Codebrew. Yes, you’ve heard it right: We love coffee so much that we’ve built our own coffee shop inside our office, where we also provide healthy snacks at certain hours.

· Free Breakfast. At Codebrew - every morning at 9:30 AM.

· No Dress Code. Dress as you like.

· Happy Hours Every Friday. Every. Single. Friday. When it’s 5 PM: Screens off, party on! (Check out Codeway on Instagram)

· Dream Team. Average Codeway member is young, talented, and passionate - which makes our working environment extremely dynamic. Need proof? Take a look at our Instagram.

· Gaming Area. Whenever you need to take a break from hard work and relax with your favorite games, our PS5 corner will be waiting for you.

· Software Support. Subscription to any software you might need to perform at your best.

· Public Transportation Support. Daily public transportation support is on us, covered by an additional monthly compensation.

· Parent Support. Becoming a parent is a big moment, and Codeway celebrates it with you. We offer a one-time grant to support our new parents.

· Massage Room. When you need a moment to recharge and unwind, our massage chair room will be ready to offer you a relaxing break.

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