Human Resources Director

About the Role

Tourism and Entertainment Group manages various hospitality, food and beverage, and entertainment establishments in Uzbekistan. We are seeking an HR Director to establish a strong people function encompassing culture, discipline, documentation, and systems, initially focused on our F&B operations. This responsibility will expand across the entire group as successful outcomes are demonstrated. This position reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold consistent corporate culture standards across all group entities in collaboration with the CEO.
• Implement and monitor labor discipline, attendance, and work-time tracking at all locations.
• Create detailed job descriptions, internal regulations, and HR policies in partnership with department and venue leaders, ensuring robust execution.
• Design structured onboarding and offboarding protocols and ensure managerial accountability in following these procedures.
• Modernize the HR function by selecting and deploying HR Information Systems (HRIS), time and attendance, and workforce management software to replace manual and paper-based methods.
• Minimize reliance on manual processes by promoting automation, establishing documented workflows, and defining clear ownership roles.
• Oversee recruitment, headcount forecasting, and staffing frameworks for a fast-paced, multi-location environment with high turnover.
• Engage in business process assessments alongside operational teams, recommending staffing and resource adjustments that reflect actual workload demands.
• Generate and present comprehensive HR reports to the CEO including metrics such as headcount, turnover rates, hiring costs, payroll composition, and attendance compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with Uzbekistan labor laws and internal audit standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Director or Head of HR specifically within the HoReCa sector—covering hotels, restaurants, catering, or entertainment venues is essential; experience in adjacent fields will not be accepted.
• Proficiency in English, Russian, and Uzbek languages at a working level.
• Proven ability to implement HR systems and processes with measurable impact; candidates should be ready to discuss specific projects, timelines, and outcomes.
• Practical experience with HR automation and digital tools including HRIS, time management, scheduling, and payroll integration.
• Experience managing multi-site, shift-oriented teams with high employee turnover.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Uzbek labor legislation.
• Capacity to effectively collaborate both with operational department heads and the CEO.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in launching new venues and building teams from the ground up.
• Background in organizational design or optimizing workforce costs.
• Experience implementing performance management or grading systems within a hospitality environment.

Compensation

Compensation will be negotiated individually based on experience and proven results.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV accompanied by a brief summary of one HR process you have fully implemented. Include the initial situation, your interventions, and evidence of its effectiveness.