People Director - TR

Our Story

Pointr is the market leader in Indoor Mapping, Location and Analytics and the inventor of AI-based map production. Its innovative (20+ patents) Pointr Maps™ platform is used by millions of users across offices, retail locations, airports, hospitals, and more every month.

As the top choice of Fortune 100 customers and with billions of sqft deployed globally (30+ countries), Pointr is always on the lookout for great team members to support its fast growth. Our core values are Ownership, Harmony, and Scale, and we look for Passionate, Kind, and No-Ego team members to join the team.

The Role

As our People Director, you will lead all aspects of our people strategy to scale and support the team. You will drive initiatives that support business growth, ensure a strong employee experience, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to implement scalable HR systems and strategies while managing talent acquisition, people operations, and engagement.

• Lead the development and execution of Pointr’s global people strategy, aligning it with business goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on all HR-related matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and employee development.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent globally for technical and business roles.
• Implement training and development programs to ensure continuous learning and career growth for all employees.
• Ensure effective compensation and benefits management, employee engagement, onboarding/offboarding, and internal HR processes.
• Develop scalable performance management frameworks to support career progression, feedback loops, and employee development.
• Lead efforts to build role-based competency frameworks and personal development plans.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction through structured feedback mechanisms and regular pulse surveys.
• Lead the integration of scalable systems for managing employee data, performance reviews, and compensation across multiple geographies.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven experience as a People Director, HR Director, or a similar senior HR leadership role, ideally within a tech startup/scaleup environment.
• Expertise in managing global HR operations, especially in remote or hybrid work environments.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS and performance management tools (experience with platforms like Culture Amp, Lattice, Hibob, or BambooHR is a plus).
• Experience in talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational design.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams while implementing scalable HR solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives.
• Passionate about promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

What do we offer? 

• Competitive base salary and potential for stock options
• Ability to learn in a fast-growing global tech startup
• Friendly, helpful, and smart team
• Flexibility to set your schedule and agenda
• Inclusive, international environment spanning 10 countries
• Relaxed and comfortable office in Bomonti, Istanbul, or Mahall, Ankara
• Hybrid work (2 days in the office)
• Private health care
• 5 days of paid leave during your first year
• Company-paid parental leave