Human Resource Manager (Chinese)

About the position

Key Summary
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and executing HR strategies and functions in collaboration with a global team while partnering closely with leadership teams. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable HR infrastructure, developing high-velocity talent acquisition strategies, and building sustainable organisational capabilities across US operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Growth Management

• Design and execute comprehensive HR scaling strategies aligned with aggressive growth targets and global HR objectives.
• Develop workforce planning models for short- and long-term business expansion across US markets.
• Partner with leadership to create scalable HR processes and systems that adapt to rapid organizational growth.
• Foster a culture of ownership and strong leadership across the organization.
• Collaborate on global HR initiatives and contribute to unified strategy development.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate HR and local teams to ensure alignment.
• Develop and monitor metrics to measure HR program effectiveness.

Organizational Design & Scaling

• Participate in designing and implementing organizational structures to support rapid scaling.
• Develop flexible team structures that adapt to changing business needs.
• Create frameworks for rapid team expansion while maintaining cultural integrity.
• Manage change management strategies for various growth scenarios.

Talent Strategy & Acquisition

• Analyze business needs to define talent profiles, job descriptions, and qualifications.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and build high-velocity talent acquisition engines.
• Develop innovative strategies for hard-to-fill, technical, and executive roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to streamline recruitment efforts.
• Establish talent pipelines with universities and technical institutions.
• Leverage diverse sourcing channels, including proactive outreach, to build a robust talent pool.
• Design competitive, scalable compensation structures.
• Implement best practices for recruitment, assessment, and onboarding.
• Conduct regional and industry talent market analyses to inform hiring decisions.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

Talent Development & Training

• Support business units in creating tailored development plans for employees at all levels.
• Manage learning and development programs to address performance gaps.
• Partner with leadership to identify training needs and recommend future programs.

Performance Management

• Develop scalable performance management and development frameworks.
• Monitor probationary and transitioning employees to ensure role alignment.
• Coach managers on goal setting, evaluations, and feedback delivery.
• Identify and promote employee growth opportunities.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for HR-related inquiries and concerns.
• Resolve conflicts and manage employee relations cases with compliance in mind.
• Mitigate HR risks through proactive policy development.

HR Operations

• Implement global HRIS systems to support scaling efforts.
• Automate HR workflows for efficiency at scale.
• Design HR analytics systems for data-driven decision-making.
• Develop programs to reinforce company culture and values.
• Create engagement strategies for both startup and scaling phases.
• Establish communication frameworks for growing teams.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership.

Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in high-growth or scaling organizations.
• Proven track record of building HR functions in fast-paced environments, preferably in tech or engineering-driven companies.
• Expertise in organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Experience managing rapid team expansion and optimizing HR systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Deep understanding of HR compliance and employment laws.
• Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, including cross-time-zone collaboration.
• Adaptability in dynamic, ambiguous environments with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

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