About
Hi, I’m Melek BATITURK. I work in HR leadership, organizational development and digital transformation. My mission: transition traditional HR organizations into next-generation, data-driven and digital structures that support business sustainability and financial goals.
I bring retail and process know-how into projects that improve organizational productivity, employee engagement and leadership development. I design and execute competitive approaches to bridge the digital leadership gap and build momentum in the retail industry.
I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Resources Management at Bahçeşehir University. I hold three certifications in Personnel Matters, Data Analysis and Communication Skills. Fluent in Turkish and English at a professional level, with basic French.
Areas of Expertise
- Performance Management — Performance systems aligned with strategic goals, Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and KPI design; integration of outcomes into compensation, promotion and succession.
- Talent Management — Acquisition, onboarding, development and retention; competency models for leadership and technical roles; Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and talent analytics.
- Organizational Design — Structural analysis, new models, roles and reporting lines; restructuring and change management in partnership with senior leadership.
- Employer Branding & Internal Communication — EVP, culture programs, employee experience-focused campaigns and data-driven communication strategy.
- Process Design & Digital Transformation — Implementing automation, AI solutions and data-driven HR platforms.
Experience
Koton — Organizational Development Group Manager
April 2026 – Present · Istanbul
Group-level leadership of organizational development, performance management, talent management, organizational design and employer branding processes.
Koton — Organizational Development Manager
November 2022 – April 2026 · Istanbul
Designed and rolled out the performance management system; BSC and KPI architecture; competency model; succession planning; organizational restructuring and change management; employer branding strategy and internal communication campaigns; HR digital transformation initiatives.
Kolay İK — Account Manager
October 2021 – October 2022
Initiated and implemented the digital transformation roadmap for the retail industry. Managed a team of two specialists, the department budget and a sales budget of 2M TL. Reported directly to the General Manager and the board.
Watsons Turkey — Payroll Unit Manager
September 2020 – October 2021
Managed payroll processes with a team of three specialists, redesigned the end-to-end process architecture, led payroll automation and digitization; prepared development plans for store leaders and regional managers.
Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group — Payroll & Personnel Matters Responsible
March 2019 – September 2020 · Istanbul
Managed payroll and benefits, supported HRBP processes, redesigned subcontractor processes for blue- and white-collar workers, reported incentive and additional payment processes during the pandemic.
Decathlon Türkiye — Payroll & Personnel Matters Specialist
May 2012 – March 2019
Integrated core HR processes with the Kolay İK ERP system, built market-competitive salary structures, ran annual market analysis and salary planning, administered benefit programs, expat management and work permits for Turkish/French employees.
Education
- Istanbul University — Public Relations / Image Management, Bachelor’s (2014 – 2018)
- Plato Vocational School — Public Relations and Publicity (2011 – 2014)
- Bahçeşehir University — MA in Human Resources Management (in progress)
Contact
For professional inquiries, projects and collaboration:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melekbatıtürk