Human resources manager in manufacturing

Knauf Kazakhstan is a leading manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials, including plasterboard drywall systems, serving customers across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The company operates a major manufacturing facility in Kapchagay, mining operations in Taraz, and additional production facilities in other regions of Kazakhstan. As part of the global Knauf Group, the organization combines international best practices with strong local market expertise. Reporting into Kazakhstan Country Managing Director, we are searching for a Human Resources Manager to join the Kazakhstan leadership team and drive the current and future people agenda.

• Partner with the Country Managing Director and business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Provide proactive HR guidance and support on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management.
• Support business transformation, organizational restructuring, and change management initiatives where required.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related matters.
• Lead recruitment activities for professional, technical, operational, and leadership positions.
• Develop talent pipelines for manufacturing, mining, engineering, and commercial functions.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Maintain positive employee and industrial relations across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with Kazakhstan labor laws and regulations.
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution matters.
• Provide guidance on employment contracts, policies, and HR procedures.
• Drive annual performance management processes.
• Support leadership development and employee capability-building initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programs.
• Foster a high-performance and accountability culture.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Manage compensation and benefits administration.
• Support salary benchmarking, annual salary review, and incentive programs.
• Ensure payroll inputs and employee records are maintained accurately.
• Oversee HR administration and personnel documentation.
• Maintain HR metrics and provide regular reporting to country and regional leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy within HR systems and employee records.
• Manage HR budgets and vendor relationships where applicable.
• Work closely with the APAC Regional HR Team to implement regional HR programs and priorities.
• Support regional initiatives relating to talent, engagement, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a HR managerial position.
• Strong experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, construction materials, or similar operational environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior management and lead HR initiatives independently.
• Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan labor legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR digitalisation and process automation, using systems such as 1C, SAP, Doodocs, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent Kazakh with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient English for collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.
• Proficient Russian with fair verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and capable of operating effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Self-driven and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with regional teams.
• Будет плюсом: Professional HR certification is an advantage; Experience working within a multinational organization is highly preferred

• This role requires regular travel and physical presence at operational locations.
• Four (4) working days per week based at the company’s main manufacturing facility in Kapchagay, with transport support provided.
• One (1) working day per week may be based at the Almaty office.
• Periodic travel to the Taraz mining operation and Inderbor manufacturing facility.
• Additional domestic travel may be required based on business needs.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both office and industrial environments and engaging directly with plant and operational employees.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a leading multinational building materials company.
• Exposure to Group and Regional HR projects and international best practices.
• Dynamic environment spanning manufacturing, mining, and commercial operations.
• Fair compensation and benefits package.