People & Culture Specialist

AppNation was founded in 2021 with a mission to develop world-class, AI-powered mobile applications that make a lasting impact on millions of users. We are the creators of Genie, Fotorama, and Arch, delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday experiences.

Our apps have consistently ranked among the top charts in over 30 countries, reaching more than 70 million users worldwide. Recognized by Apple on the App Store, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the mobile tech industry. For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at AppNation is a chance to learn, make an impact, and accelerate your career at an exceptional pace. That’s our promise.

As a People & Culture Specialist at AppNation, you will play a key role in shaping how we attract, engage, and grow exceptional talent. This role sits at the intersection of recruitment, employer branding, and employee experience - giving you the opportunity to directly impact both who joins our team and how they thrive once they’re here. You will work closely with leaders across the organization, take ownership of high-impact initiatives, and help build a strong, scalable P&C foundation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Own the End-to-End Employee Journey: Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding, development, and offboarding, ensuring a seamless and consistent experience.

• Drive Recruitment Excellence: Lead end-to-end hiring processes for selected roles while delivering a strong and high-quality candidate experience.

• Shape Our Employer Brand: Design and execute employer branding strategies that reflect our culture, values, and ambitions.

• Create High-Impact Content: Produce engaging and impactful content for our careers page, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

• Build & Engage Communities: Organize events, partnerships, and internal initiatives to strengthen team culture and increase our visibility in tech and design communities.

• Partner with Universities: Build strong relationships with universities and student organizations to grow our early talent pipeline.

• Collaborate with Leaders: Work closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand team needs and deliver the right talent and P&C solutions.

• Support Performance & Growth: Contribute to performance management processes, including goal-setting, feedback cycles, and development initiatives.

• Continuously Improve: Track trends, analyze data, and continuously improve recruitment, employer branding, and employee experience practices.

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in HR, People & Culture, recruitment, or employer branding.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Turkish and English (C1+), with the ability to craft clear and engaging messages.

• Recruitment Know-How: Hands-on experience managing recruitment pipelines; familiarity with ATS tools (LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus).

• Creative & Curious: Passionate about employer branding, content creation, and building engaging communities.

• Organized & Proactive: Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• People-Oriented: Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in people, culture, and creating meaningful employee experiences.

• Business Mindset: Ability to align P&C initiatives with company goals and work effectively with stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

The Recruitment Process 

We’ve designed a rigorous yet rewarding process to find the best fit for both you and our team:

1.Application Review: We’ll carefully assess your CV and experience.

2.First Interview: A 30-minute online interview with our Hiring Manager to discuss your background, goals, and alignment with our mission.

3.Case Study: A practical assignment to demonstrate your expertise and problem-solving skills.

4.Technical Interview: A deep dive with our team lead, focusing on technical topics and assessing your knowledge.

5.Communication Interview: Meet with the Strategy team to discuss your vision, aspirations, and how we can grow together.

6.CEO Interview: A one-on-one conversation with our CEO to discuss alignment on vision, culture, and long-term goals.

7.Final Decision: We’ll get back to you within a few days with our decision. 

Before You Apply

At AppNation, we set ambitious goals and demand the best from ourselves and each other. This creates a fast-paced, challenging environment that offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, achievement, and learning. We value passion, potential, and a willingness to grow. If this role excites you and you believe you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.