Mandarin speaker sought for an HR Business Partner Opportunity based on Sydney's North Shore
Your 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 group
Providing coaching and advice on employee relations, Chinese employment legislation, HR queries and complex employee issues
Coaching employees and managers through performance management conversations
Onboarding and offboarding
Payroll coordination for overseas employees in multiple countries
Recruitment including talent pooling, sourcing, interviewing and all new starter administration
Remuneration & benefits management and reporting
HR compliance,



auditing and policy development for overseas employees with adherence to local legislation
You will be expected to converse in both English and Mandarin as part of the role
What 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 environment
You MUST be fluent in Mandarin and English, have experience of working with and supporting Chinese-based workforces
Chinese expertise in recruitment and employment law is ESSENTIAL
Experience with payroll and strong skills in compliance and processes would be ideal
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both fluent English and Mandarin
Previous experience of working in an HR team and being part of a wider global organisation
You must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent Resident
What 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 + bonus
Flexible start and finish times
On-site free parking
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Health and wellbeing initiatives
On-site gym and employee perks
This 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
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📌 Hr Business Partner - Mandarin Speaking (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney