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Hiring & Recruiting in KzKazakhstan.

Population

19,398,331

Languages

1.

Kazakh

2.

Russian

Country Capital

Astana

Currency

Tenge (₸) (KZT)

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important aspects of an expansion. Hiring talented, hard-working employees will help you get more work done and keep your new company location running smoothly. But it’s not always easy to learn how to hire employees in Kazakhstan, meet the country’s employment compliance laws, and continue to run your company.

G-P can help with Kazakhstan hiring outsourcing services. We’ll find top talent for your open positions and onboard them using our existing subsidiary to ensure you’re in full compliance.

Recruiting in Kazakhstan

Understanding Kazakhstani culture will help your recruitment team navigate the interpersonal aspects of staffing in Kazakhstan. When it comes to logistics, you should also spend some time learning about the country’s recruitment channels and laws regarding staffing and hiring.

Your company has a few options for sourcing talent in Kazakhstan. You can reach job seekers by posting your open positions on job boards or advertising them in local newspapers. You can also outsource the recruitment process through a traditional hiring agency or global PEO. If you choose to work with a recruitment agency, remember that your company is still responsible for compliance. Hiring through a PEO’s existing subsidiary, on the other hand, will take that burden off your shoulders.

Laws Against Discrimination in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has a set of legal requirements in place to ensure that all employees and job candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process and beyond. According to the country’s constitution, it is unlawful to discriminate based on:

  • Race
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Origin
  • Property status
  • Place of residence
  • Language
  • Nationality
  • Disability
  • Attitude toward religion
  • Convictions

To ensure that your company stays compliant, make sure you don’t ask candidates any direct questions about these characteristics during interviews or casual conversations.

How to Hire Employees in Kazakhstan

You’re legally required to hire Kazakhstan employees under an employment contract, either fixed- or indefinite-term. Contracts should be in the local language and include information about duties, hours of work, compensation, benefits, termination requirements, entitlements, and more. Offer letters and employment contracts should also include all salary and compensation amounts in Kazakhstani tenge instead of another currency.

Kazakhstan Employment Laws

All employment relationships are governed by employment contracts, regulatory legal instruments, and a collective labor agreement if it’s applicable. All labor laws are based on the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the most important source of Labor Law is the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan that went into effect in 2015.

Other important Kazakhstan employment compliance laws to know are:

  • The Law on Collective Labor Disputes and Strikes (1996)
  • The Law on the Occupation of the Population (1998)
  • The Law on Employment of Population (2001)
  • The Law on the State Service (1999)
  • And more

Onboarding in Kazakhstan

Onboarding employees is largely left up to employers. However, you can help employees succeed in their new positions by letting them learn about the company, their jobs, and more. We recommend starting the onboarding process by reviewing the employment contract and any other important company documents. Then, you should provide any job training that relates to your company or the role itself.

If you don’t have the time to onboard employees yourself, you should try to find another company executive who can travel to Kazakhstan for the onboarding process. Try onboarding several new employees at once to save time and build a bond between new hires.

Benefits of Hiring Outsourcing in Kazakhstan

Choosing Kazakhstan hiring outsourcing through G-P can save you time and stress. Companies typically have to establish a subsidiary in a new country before hiring employees, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. We’ll use our existing subsidiary to help you start working in a few days.

You also won’t have to worry about Kazakhstan employment compliance laws. As the Employer of Record, we’ll take on all risk associated with compliance. When you partner with us, you can focus on running your company instead of worrying about compliance.

Work With G-P To Expand Globally

The team at G-P will work to make your expansion into this country as quick and successful as possible. Reach out to us today for answers to your questions and to learn more about Kazakhstan hiring outsourcing.

Disclaimer

THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). G-P does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect G-P’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. G-P makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.

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