Arzu Ozer
Senior Human Resources and Leadership Development professional and Professional Coach, CPCC with extensive experience in HR business partnering, learning & development, leadership development, and executive coaching.
She brings an integrative, psychotherapy-informed perspective to leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, emotional intelligence, resilience, career development, performance, and organizational growth.
Professional Experience
HR Process Development Consultant & Professional Coach
Apr 2022 – Present
- Designed and delivered HRBP Development, Leadership Selection, and Leadership Development Programs for large-scale organizations, including Coşkunöz Holding.
- Provided 200+ hours of professional coaching to leaders and professionals, supporting leadership effectiveness, career development, and performance.
- Applied an integrative psychotherapy approach to enhance emotional intelligence, resilience, and decision-making in leadership contexts.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to align people development initiatives with business needs.
Country Learning Manager
Jul 2023 – May 2024
- Led and managed all learning and development activities across Valeo locations in Turkey.
- Delivered the company-wide program “Sustaining Employee Engagement and Development” for managers.
- Established an Internal Coaching Framework to support leadership development and employee growth.
- Collaborated with HR and business leaders to strengthen learning culture and talent development strategy.
HR Business Partner
Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
- Provided end-to-end HR Business Partner support to R&D departments with 250+ employees.
- Covered staffing, career development, coaching, and talent processes.
- Redesigned and implemented the DiscoverY Potential Development Program using a UX & Design Thinking approach.
- Led the improvement of the Employee Turnover Process and contributed to Bosch’s first AI-based HR project: Predictive Turnover.
- Supported early-career and high-potential employees through targeted coaching initiatives.
Training and Development Expert
Oct 2010 – Jun 2019
- Managed leadership development programs for all levels of managers and coordinated company-wide leadership strategy for 3 years.
- Improved first-level manager selection process using UX and Design Thinking.
- Moderated “Leadership Transition,” “Leadership Feedback,” and “Area/Department Strategy” workshops as a Senior Moderator.
- Delivered 100+ workshops.
- Developed internal trainer and e-learning programs, improving training quality and accessibility.
- Deployed SAP SuccessFactors LMS.
- Implemented onboarding processes recognized as best practice in indirect areas.
Project Student
Oct 2009 – Aug 2010
- Designed and conducted a comprehensive needs analysis survey and facilitated focus groups for all employees within the University Library Department.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify key employee needs and organizational gaps.
- Prepared and presented a detailed report to senior management with actionable recommendations to improve employee performance and engagement.
HR Intern
Jul 2007 – Aug 2007
- Conducted a literature review on Balanced Scorecard frameworks and HR performance metrics.
- Supported job analysis and documentation across multiple roles to improve role clarity and HR processes.
Education
MSc, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
BS – Business Psychology, Erasmus Program
BS – Psychology
Certifications
- Integrative Psychotherapy Training Program — Jan 2022 – Mar 2026
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), CTI — Sep 2021 – Apr 2022
- Coach Training Program, CTI — Sep 2020 – Jan 2021
- Advanced Transactional Analysis Training Program — Dec 2019
Core Expertise
- Leadership development program design
- Professional and executive coaching
- HR business partnering
- Learning and development strategy
- Internal coaching framework design
- Employee engagement and development programs
- Talent development and potential development programs
- UX and Design Thinking in HR processes
- Psychotherapy-informed leadership development
- Workshop moderation and facilitation
Selected Impact
- Designed and delivered HRBP Development, Leadership Selection, and Leadership Development Programs for large-scale organizations.
- Provided 200+ hours of professional coaching to leaders and professionals.
- Established Internal Coaching Framework at Valeo Turkey.
- Supported Bosch R&D departments with 250+ employees.
- Contributed to Bosch’s first AI-based HR project: Predictive Turnover.
- Moderated 100+ workshops as Senior Moderator.
- Deployed SAP SuccessFactors LMS.
Languages
- Turkish — Native
- English — Fluent
Professional Profile
- Senior HR and leadership development professional with a strong psychology background.
- Combines HR, coaching, psychotherapy-informed methods, and organizational development.
- Experienced in complex, fast-paced corporate environments including Bosch and Valeo.
- Focused on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, career development, and organizational growth.