HR Manager (Game Industry)

About the role

An agile, hands-on HR & Admin Manager is sought to establish and anchor local people operations and office infrastructure from the ground up in Kyrgyzstan. The role covers full ownership of local HR management (employee lifecycle, payroll/C&B coordination, local statutory compliance) and day-to-day office administration, working closely with regional leadership and global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and standardize HR workflows: talent acquisition coordination, onboarding and offboarding, HR records management and local labor law compliance.
• Administer local benefits programs, oversee monthly payroll coordination, resolve employee relations queries and drive engagement and performance initiatives.
• Manage office facilities, lease agreements, administrative vendors, inventory and supplies, business travel and company events.
• Support local OPEX planning, budgeting, petty cash management, vendor invoicing and internal payment approvals in line with Group Finance.
• Act as the main on-the-ground operational partner for local staff and regional leaders, bridging cultural nuances and business priorities.

Required profile

• 5+ years of progressive HR and administration experience, with proven ability to act as an HR Manager, Office Lead or Senior HR Generalist.
• Prior experience or expatriate exposure in Central Asia / CIS markets (KZ, UZ, UB) strongly preferred.
• Background in fast-paced international industries such as tech, gaming, BPO or professional services.
• Experience building HR/admin functions or setting up a local entity from scratch.
• Fluent professional English; fluency in Russian or Kyrgyz is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Solid grasp of local labor regulations, contract administration and people operational best practices.
• Hands-on ownership: comfortable wearing multiple hats and resolving ambiguous situations independently.
• Practical familiarity with operational budgeting, expense forecasting or Google Workspace workflows.