Meltem Ballıca
STAVANGER
Summary
Accomplished HR leader with extensive experience in the Turkish Armed Forces, excelling in operations management and strategic decision-making. Successfully optimized personnel support plans, provided guidance for efficient planning for Corps level. Implemented effective resource allocation, driving organizational success through effective branch operations management and human resources expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Branch Head
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2018 - Current
- Plan and coordinate all human resources related tasks within the operational level HQ(Corps) with the team.
- Monitor&track all personnel related assignments, balance active personnel support to the subordinate tactical level units.
- Plan personnel administration tasks,
- Provide personnel support guidance to the leadership,
- Lead branch operations, ensure alignment with the operational level HQ objectives.
Human Resources Branch Head
EUFOR HQ
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated to the EUFOR led mission within Bosnia&Herzegovina as the HR Branch Head of the HQ,
- Managed personnel support plans, optimized resource allocation for maximum efficiency of the HQ for the mission,
- Represented own nation in an international environment,
- Planned, oversaw, and coordinated personnel administration policies for the HQ and provided personnel support guidance for short, medium, and long term objective accomplishment.
Personnel Section Staff Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Coordinated training programs for staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, enabling informed decision-making for project management.
- Supported Operational Level HQ within personnel domain, tracked&validated all necessary data needed for the payroll system.
- Planned and utilized yearly budget allocated to the section in terms of personnel support programs.
Recruiting Directorate Staff Officer
Turkish Ministry of Defense
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented operational procedures improving workflow efficiency across departments.
- Analyzed project requirements to support strategic planning and resource allocation initiatives.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and accessibility of critical information.
- Conducted staff officer duties in Strategic HQ level and implemented human resource allocation, tracking, and planning tasks for strategic objectives.
Military Recruiting Office Director
Turkish Armed Forces
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Directed the team and took all the responsibility&leadership of the office, allocated resources, delegated&tracked all necessary tasks for short, middle, and long term objective accomplishment.
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented administrative procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Conducted performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Human Resources Staff Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Assisted in coordinating schedules and activities for team members to enhance HQ efficiency.
- Conducted research and gathered data to inform decision-making processes within the HQ regarding HR procedures.
- Managed communications with internal and external HQ branches&divisions to ensure alignment on objectives.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Turgut Özal University
Malatya06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Turkish National Defense University
Ankara08-2006
Skills
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Branch operations management
- Leadership
- Human Resources
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Human Resources Branch Head
EUFOR HQ
09.2023 - 03.2024
Human Resources Branch Head
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2018 - Current
Personnel Section Staff Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2011 - 06.2018
Recruiting Directorate Staff Officer
Turkish Ministry of Defense
06.2011 - 06.2015
Military Recruiting Office Director
Turkish Armed Forces
07.2009 - 06.2011
Human Resources Staff Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2007 - 07.2009
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Turgut Özal University
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Turkish National Defense University
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