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Director of HR Operations & Employee Relations

Astana, kzFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead centralized HR administration, employee relations, and compliance with Kazakhstan labor law for a large academic institution.

Role type

Director of HR Operations & Employee Relations

Builds

Centralized HR services, compliant employment documentation, and standardized HR processes for university staff.

Domain

Higher Education / Human Resources

Required skills

Kazakhstan labor law expertise, HR operations management, team leadership, HRIS/1C proficiency, workforce analytics, international mobility administration, process digitalization

Preferred skills

HR professional qualifications, experience in international academic/research organizations

Technologies

HRIS/1C

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle administration including contracts, leave, and terminations; oversee disciplinary procedures and labor disputes; administer compensation and benefits; ensure data integrity and statutory reporting; manage international employee visa and relocation processes; drive HR process automation and digitalization; lead and develop the HR Operations team.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management