Mandarin speaker sought for an HR Business Partner Opportunity based on Sydney's North ShoreYour new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Australian-owned organisation with a growing international footprint.
Operating across multiple global markets, the business is recognised for its strong values, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to developing its people.
With a collaborative and high-performing workplace, the organisation is focused on continuous growth and innovation while maintaining a people-first approach.
This is a key HR position based in Sydney to support an SEA workforce, including China.Your new role As the HR Business Partner, you will partner closely with leaders across several South East Asia business divisions, including China, providing strategic and operational HR support across the employee life cycle for circa 120 employees.You will be a key business partner based in Australia as the bridge and conduit of the wider people strategies and operational processes to ensure delivery and consistency in overseas businesses.Key responsibilities will include:Partnering with local and Chinese-based leaders to deliver operational advice and delivery on people strategies across international client groupProviding coaching and advice on employee relations, Chinese employment legislation, HR queries and complex employee issuesCoaching employees and managers through performance management conversationsOnboarding and offboardingPayroll coordination for overseas employees in multiple countriesRecruitment including talent pooling, sourcing, interviewing and all new starter administrationRemuneration & benefits management and reportingHR compliance,



auditing and policy development for overseas employees with adherence to local legislationYou will be expected to converse in both English and Mandarin as part of the roleWhat you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR Manager or HR Business Partner with experience in a commercial, global environmentYou MUST be fluent in Mandarin and English, have experience of working with and supporting Chinese-based workforcesChinese expertise in recruitment and employment law is ESSENTIALExperience with payroll and strong skills in compliance and processes would be idealExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both fluent English and MandarinPrevious experience of working in an HR team and being part of a wider global organisationYou must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent ResidentWhat you'll get in return A unique career opportunity for someone who has experience working overseas in China who is keen to develop further more local Australian experience.
In return, you will gain exposure to and be part of a collaborative, supportive and structured People & Culture team, with best practice processes, systems and frameworks.Salary on offer up to 135K base + super + bonusFlexible start and finish timesOn-site free parkingOngoing learning and development opportunitiesHealth and wellbeing initiativesOn-site gym and employee perksThis is a full time in the office position with flexibility offered when needed What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your Mandarin skills and experience with Chinese employment law#*******

📌 Hr Business Partner - Mandarin Speaking (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney