Manager, HR Administration

Responsibilities:

Own HR records and documentation: hiring, transfers, terminations, employment contracts and personnel files in 1C ZUP and the electronic document management system

Automate HR processes: move HR procedures into digital form, help implement and develop HRM/EDM systems, and find ways to cut manual work

Keep data accurate: maintain up-to-date records in 1C ZUP and on enbek.kz, and submit required reports to government authorities on time

Manage time and leave: oversee timesheets and shift schedules, build the annual vacation plan, and calculate leave for pilots, cabin crew and foreign employees

Handle work permits for foreign employees: obtain, extend and track work permits and related immigration documents, working with migration authorities so that all foreign staff stay compliant

Be the go-to expert on labor law: advise employees and managers, handle HR requests and complaints, and help resolve workplace disputes

Improve how we work: track changes in the Labor Code, update internal policies and job descriptions, and maintain the electronic HR archive

Support wider HR processes: contribute to budget planning for the function, and prepare materials for attestation committees and the staff travel program

Requirements:

Higher education in HR management, business, economics, law, psychology or a related field

5+ years of experience in HR administration, including at least 3 years in a management role

Strong knowledge of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan; a certified Labor Code training course is required

Knowledge of Kazakhstan’s migration legislation and of the process for getting work permits for foreign employees

Hands-on experience with 1C ZUP and enbek.kz

Experience moving HR processes into digital form or implementing HRM/EDM systems; strong Excel skills

Solid understanding of personnel record-keeping, personal data protection and government reporting

Fluent Kazakh and Russian; English B1 level or higher is a plus

A leader who is organized and detail-oriented, communicates clearly and is comfortable driving change