Senior Specialist

Global Business Services Kazakhstan

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Senior Specialist - HR Services & Payroll

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Global Business Services (GBS) serves as a key enabler of adidas’ global operations, delivering integrated services across Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Sales Operations, and Supply Chain Management. By fostering cross-functional and cross-market collaboration, GBS drives a seamless experience for employees, consumers, and stakeholders worldwide.

With a strong focus on operational excellence and consistent execution, GBS is powered by a diverse and high-performing team united by a passion for the brand and a commitment to continuous improvement. This structure allows business partners to remain focused on strategic priorities while supporting adidas’ mission to be the best sports brand in the world.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end HR services and operations in Kazakhstan. You will ensure the effective coordination and execution of HR processes, including HR service delivery, employee payroll and benefits administration, while maintaining high standards of operational excellence.

You will play a key role in ensuring full compliance with local labour laws, payroll and tax regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures, mitigating risk and promoting best practices in HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general administration within the HR Services team for all defined processes, tools and programs and processes.
Perform Hire to retire tasks with the defined SLA.
Maintain HR records and personnel documentation using systems such as SAP HR, 1C, SuccessFactors, Enbek, and Navision.
Manage employee lifecycle processes: hiring, transfers, terminations, leave, and sick leave in compliance with labor laws.
Prepare, review, and control HR documents (contracts, orders, personnel files, employment records).
Maintain employee files, employment record books, and ensure proper archiving of documents.
Register employment contracts and updates in government systems within required deadlines.
Handle employee requests (certificates, document copies) and respond to internal inquiries.
Support disciplinary processes, including documentation and complex termination cases.
Input and verify payroll-related data (allowances, deductions, compensations).
Conduct payroll data checks during month-end periods, identify discrepancies, and report issues.
Prepare regular HR reports and maintain compliance with statutory requirements.
Ensure compliance with labor and migration legislation.
Monitor HR processes, conduct audits, and improve efficiency.
Support employee retention, scheduling optimization, and workforce planning.
Execute tasks in a timely manner and maintain confidentiality of employee data.
Communicate HR updates and ensure adherence to company policies.
Participation in off-cycle payroll processing, including:
- preparation of input data for calculations;
- calculation of earnings and deductions;
- verification of the accuracy of earnings and deductions;
- monitoring payment deadlines;
Preparation, maintenance, and control of HR reporting related to payroll processes, including ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of submitted data;
Verification of the accuracy of data affecting payroll calculations (HR changes, earnings, deductions, and other parameters), as well as interaction with the HR department to clarify and correct information;
Participation in supporting payroll operations during peak workload periods, including performing specific calculation and data verification tasks;
Compliance with established internal procedures, deadlines, and data quality requirements within payroll processes.

Key Relationships:

adidas employees
HRBPs
Talent Acquisition
Rewards team
Payroll team
3rd Party Vendors
Finance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High level of responsibility and accountability
Results-oriented mindset

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years working experience in the respective area
Mandatory knowledge of 1C ZUP (HR and payroll system)
Strong knowledge of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Proficiency in English (mandatory)
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
International work experience is preferred
Experience working with retail payroll
Experience interacting with government labor inspection authorities
Experience managing payroll closing processes
Experience working with shift schedules

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Senior Specialist - HR Services & Payroll

Brand:

Location: Almaty

TEAM: People & Culture

State: ALA

Country/Region: KZ

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 544493

Date: May 6, 2026

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