HR Manager

Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Employment Type: Full-time
Project: International project with foreign management

About the Role
An international project is seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish and develop the HR function for a newly established entity in Uzbekistan. The successful candidate will build HR policies and processes from the ground up, advise management, and oversee the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish the HR function, developing HR policies, procedures, an HR manual, job descriptions, organizational structures, and a job grading system in line with Uzbekistan labor legislation.
• Develop and implement an annual HR work plan, budget, and recruitment plan in coordination with senior management.
• Lead the full recruitment cycle, from vacancy planning and candidate screening to interviews, selection, and onboarding, with the objective of recruiting approximately 15 employees during the first year.
• Oversee HR administration, employee records, employment contracts, leave, personnel changes, and payroll coordination.
• Develop and implement compensation and benefits structures, performance management processes, and employee development initiatives.
• Advise management and employees on labor relations, workplace issues, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Uzbekistan labor legislation, internal policies, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics, improve HR processes, and supervise HR personnel.
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably including managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience establishing an HR function from scratch is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of Uzbekistan labor legislation and employment practices.
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR administration, and policy development.
• Experience supervising HR personnel and working with HR information systems.
• Excellent English and strong written and verbal communication skills in Russian and/or Uzbek.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
What We Offer
• A key HR leadership role in an international project.
• Direct collaboration with foreign management and involvement in management decisions.
• The opportunity to build the HR function and establish effective people-management practices from the ground up.
• A professional environment focused on international standards and continuous improvement.
Important: Applicants must currently reside in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and be available to work in Samarkand.