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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.