HR MANAGER & PEOPLE OPERATIONS EXPERT

I build HR functions
that help people and
businesses grow.

Hands-on HR Manager with progressive experience in people operations and talent acquisition. I build HR from the ground up, drive full-cycle recruitment and design people-first systems that create great workplaces.

Dubai, UAE (GMT+4) esbilgins@gmail.com +971 58 554 2608
Esra Bilgin
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WHAT I DO

End-to-end HR. People first, always.

HR Strategy &
People Operations

I build HR strategies and structures that align people with business goals.

Talent Acquisition

Full-cycle recruitment that attracts, hires and retains the right talent.

Employee Lifecycle

Seamless onboarding, growth, performance, engagement and offboarding.

Compliance & Payroll

UAE visa, payroll coordination and multi-country compliance handled with accuracy.

HR Systems & Data

HRIS setup, automation and reporting for better decisions.

ABOUT ME

I don’t just do HR.
I build what’s needed.

I started as an HR Assistant and built my way up to leading HR for multiple companies. Since 2022, I’ve supported 300+ hires and partnered with leaders across different countries and industries.

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience
  • 300+ hires across functions and levels since 2022
  • 100+ employees supported across multiple companies
  • Local, hybrid, remote & international experience
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300+Hires Since 2022
100+Employees Supported
Group-Wide
Multi-CountryExperience
TrustedBy Leaders & Teams
HOW I WORK

Partnership. Transparency. Results.

Partner as One Team

I work closely with leadership as a true partner, not just an HR function.

Communicate Clearly

Clear, consistent and honest communication with leaders and employees.

Build Smart Systems

I design simple, scalable processes that save time and reduce errors.

Deliver Real Impact

I focus on people, performance and results that move the business forward.

EXPERIENCE

From HR execution to ownership.

NOV 2024 — PRESENT
DUBAI, UAE

HR Manager · Evolvex Technology

Built the company’s HR function from the ground up, owning HR decisions end-to-end across Evolvex Technology and multiple companies within the wider group.

APR 2023 — OCT 2024
BURSA, TURKEY

HR Specialist · Epal Environmental Consultancy

Owned full-cycle recruitment, co-authored HR policy and built the company’s first structured performance-evaluation framework.

JAN 2022 — MAR 2023
BURSA, TURKEY

HR Assistant · OB Real Estate

Supported recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, leave tracking and payroll preparation.

LET’S CREATE IMPACT TOGETHER

If your people function needs an owner, let’s talk.

I partner with founders and leadership teams to build HR functions that scale with the business and empower people.

Let’s Work Together →✉ esbilgins@gmail.com
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