Banu Balar Erdogan
About Banu Balar Erdogan
Banu Balar Erdogan serves as the Country Human Resources Manager at Faurecia's Bursa Plant and Gebze R&D, bringing extensive experience in human resources and labor relations. She holds degrees from ODTU and Boğaziçi University and has expertise in employee development methodologies and talent management.
Work at Faurecia
Banu Balar Erdogan holds the position of Country Human Resources Manager at Faurecia, specifically for the Bursa Plant and Gebze R&D. She has been with the company since 2005, accumulating 19 years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing human resources functions and implementing strategies that align with the company's goals. Her extensive tenure at Faurecia reflects her commitment to the organization and her expertise in human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Banu Balar Erdogan graduated from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTU), a prestigious university in Türkiye, where she studied Guidance and Counseling Psychology from 1989 to 1996. She furthered her education at Boğaziçi University, focusing on HR Management from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, she studied at The Forton Group in the UK, where she achieved ICF Accredited Professional Leadership Coaching from 2015 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in development center methodologies and labor relations.
Background
Prior to her current role at Faurecia, Banu Balar Erdogan worked at Yazaki Europe Limited as the Human Resources Department Leader for the Gemlik and Mudanya plants from 2004 to 2005. This experience contributed to her understanding of human resources within a manufacturing context. Her background includes a strong focus on labor relations and employee empowerment, which are critical in managing workforce dynamics.
Achievements
Banu Balar Erdogan has developed a comprehensive understanding of talent management tools, which are essential for identifying and nurturing high-potential employees. Her expertise in employee empowerment enables her to foster an environment where employees can take initiative and make decisions. Additionally, her knowledge of development center methodologies allows her to effectively assess and develop employee competencies, contributing to the overall success of the organizations she has worked with.