PEOPLE & CULTURE ASSOCIATE

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Professional area: People & Culture
Professional Level: Experienced
Contract Type: Permanent
Country: Kazakhstan
Location: Almaty, KZ

PEOPLE & CULTURE ASSOCIATE

Do you enjoy working with people, supporting recruitment processes, and keeping HR operations running smoothly? Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow your career in People & Culture within a global organization?

We are looking for a People & Culture Associate to join our People & Culture team in Kazakhstan. In this role, you will support a wide range of P&C activities with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, reporting, and administrative processes. You will also act as a back-up for the People & Culture Specialist and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both OS and non-OS topics while contributing to a positive employee experience and a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Campus Activities

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including OS recruitment and selected non-OS roles

• Coordinate with hiring managers, candidates, and recruitment vendors to ensure a smooth and professional hiring experience

• Support and participate in MIB campus recruitment activities and employer branding initiatives

People & Culture Operations / Back-up

• Act as a back-up for the People & Culture Specialist in daily P&C operations

• Provide first-line support to employees and managers on P&C-related questions and processes

• Handle OS-related topics and support broader People & Culture initiatives

Induction & Onboarding

• Prepare and deliver induction and onboarding sessions for new hires

• Coordinate onboarding activities, documentation, and materials to ensure a seamless employee experience

Contracts & Administrative Support

• Support contract administration, including tracking start/end dates and contract extensions

• Prepare and process purchase requests (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) related to P&C and OS activities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and HR records

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare and maintain OS reports (headcount, turnover, and related metrics)

• Support Employee Engagement Survey (EES) data maintenance and reporting

• Ensure accuracy and timely updates of data in HR systems

P&C Programs Support

• Support the implementation and coordination of People & Culture programs

• Collaborate with P&C colleagues and cross-functional teams on joint initiatives

Requirements:

• Experience or strong interest in recruitment and People & Culture operations

• Understanding of core People & Culture processes

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

• Data-driven mindset and confidence working with reports and HR systems

• Our Way driven performance mindset

• Fluent English; Russian is an advantage

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to grow and develop within People & Culture in a global organization

• Exposure to international HR practices, systems, and projects

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• A culture built on respect, inclusion, and collaboration

• Supportive team environment and learning-oriented culture

• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term HR career

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.