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Manager of Administration and HR Department 03/2020 - current
CNPC Kazakhstan B.V. (CNPCK), Almaty, Almaty Kazakhstan
Industry: Oil & Gas
I managed HR, legal, and administrative functions within a joint operating company. I collaborated with partners to develop HR policies, handled recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for Chinese employees, and oversaw HR operations for Kazakh staff. I also monitored legal issues, provided risk assessments, and ensured compliance. Administratively, I coordinated transportation, labor permits, and visa processes, and managed document control, accommodations, and catering. Additionally, I organized events for Chinese business delegations in Kazakhstan.
HR Responsibilities: ?Collaborated with ExxonMobil, Shell, ENI, KMGK, Total, and INPEX to develop and revise HR policies for the joint operating company. ?Conducted job analysis for joint operating company roles and promoted the assignment of CNPCK employees. ?Managed recruitment, compensation, training, and performance evaluation for Chinese personnel in the Kashagan Project. ?Supervised HR operations for Kazakh staff under shared service agreements. ?Regularly reported HR updates and significant events to China National Oil International (CNPC) and CNPC Central Asia. Legal Responsibilities: ?Monitored legal affairs and disputes in the joint operating company, collaborating with shareholder company lawyers to resolve legal issues and ensure compliance. ?Provided legal risk assessments and updates to CNPC and its Central Asia office. ?Coordinated with the Shareholder Affairs Department to facilitate approval processes and follow-ups. Administrative Responsibilities: ?Managed project company transportation and commuting logistics. ?Liaised with Chinese and Kazakh authorities to facilitate labor permits, notarization, visa processing, and relocations. ?Oversaw document control, union, apartment, and catering management. ?Organized procedures and receptions for Chinese business delegations visiting Kazakhstan.--
Manager of Administration and HR Department / Deputy Manager of Administration Department 03/2015 - 03/2020
CNPC Kazakhstan B.V. (CNPCK) & Petrokazakhstan Overseas Services Inc. (PKOSI), Almaty, Almaty Kazakhstan
Industry: Oil & Gas
I directed HR functions for Chinese staff at CNPCK and PKOSI, including recruitment, salary management, training, and performance evaluations. I also managed expatriate policies and contributed to HR strategy and policy formulation for the joint operating company. Administratively, I coordinated travel and immigration matters, liaised with local authorities to safeguard Chinese interests, managed local media collaborations, and oversaw union, accommodations, catering, and documentation for both projects.
HR Responsibilities: ?Directed recruitment, salary management, training, and performance evaluations for Chinese staff in CNPCK and PKOSI. ?Managed expatriate policies for PKOSI and CNPCK employees, including travel and leave approvals. ?Analyzed HR strategies and contributed to policy formulation for the joint operating company. Administrative Responsibilities: ?Coordinated travel arrangements and immigration-related matters for expatriates. ?Maintained communication with local authorities, law enforcement, and consulates to safeguard Chinese interests and resolve incidents. ?Supervised local media collaborations to promote the company’s image in Kazakhstan. ?Managed union, accommodations, catering, and documentation for both projects.--
Deputy Manager, Administration and Legal Department 06/2014 - 03/2015
Northwest Pipeline-MunaiTas, Almaty, Almaty Kazakhstan
Industry: Pipeline transportation
I managed payroll, attendance, and training for Chinese employees, overseeing labor permits and visa processing. Legally, I collaborated with local lawyers on board and shareholder meetings, assisted in revising company charters and policies, and reported legal matters and compliance updates to CNPC.
HR Responsibilities: ?Managed payroll, attendance, and training for Chinese employees. ?Oversaw labor permits and visa processing for Chinese staff. Legal Responsibilities: ?Collaborated with local lawyers on board and shareholder meetings. ?Assisted in revising company charters and management policies. ?Reported legal matters and compliance updates to CNPC.--

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