HR Ops Manager

WHY WORK AT HIGGSFIELD AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-growing GenAI platform in the world — #1 in Video AI in the U.S. and top globally by growth. We raised a $130M Series A — and we’re only getting started. This is your chance to join early, when the team is small but mighty, and help build the next GenAI decacorn. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Everyone at Higgsfield is an A-player. We’re looking for teammates who bring: - High IQ, energy, and agency. - Extreme ownership and independence. - A proven ability to spot and attract world-class technical, growth, and ops talent. - Fluency in English with exceptional communication skills. - The drive to build a top-tier team from the ground up. - Resilience and readiness for a high-intensity, always-on environment. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON - Own and manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring all employee lifecycle processes are compliant, efficient, and well-documented. - Maintain and administer HR documentation (employment contracts, amendments, policies, internal orders, leave records, and other statutory documents) in accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Support the onboarding of new employees from a legal and labor compliance perspective, including contract preparation, document verification, and regulatory registrations where required. - Coordinate and manage relocation processes for international employees, including employment formalities, local compliance requirements, and integration into Kazakhstan’s legal framework. - Act as the internal point of contact for labor law matters and employee relations, ensuring fair, compliant, and well-structured resolution of workplace issues. - Partner with leadership and external advisors (legal, accounting, migration services) to ensure HR practices align with local legislation and global standards. - Ensure accurate maintenance of personnel files, HRIS data, and reporting required by local authorities and internal stakeholders. - Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews by ensuring full compliance with Kazakhstan labor regulations and proper record-keeping. - Contribute to building scalable HR operational processes as the company grows internationally. YOUR MUST HAVES - Strong, hands-on experience in HR Operations within Kazakhstan, with deep practical knowledge of the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Proven ability to manage HR documentation and employment processes in full legal compliance. - Experience supporting employee onboarding, contract administration, and personnel record management. - Familiarity with relocation and employment of foreign nationals in Kazakhstan, including coordination with relevant authorities and service providers. - Solid understanding of labor relations, employee communications, and dispute handling in a corporate environment. - High attention to detail and ability to work confidently with legal and regulatory frameworks. - Strong organizational and process-building skills in fast-paced, scaling environments. - Excellent written and spoken English, Russian & Kazakh. THE DEAL - On-site role in Almaty office. - Full-time position. - Competitive salary (USD) - Opportunity to become the cornerstone of Higgsfield’s HR engine.