Oversea Head of Human Resources

Oversea Head of Human Resources (Relocate to Shanghai) Oversea HR Director / Head of HR Location - Shanghai, China Budget - 1.5M CNY Position Summary The Head of HR is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the company’s people strategy to enable sustainable business growth. This role oversees the full spectrum of HR functions—including organizational development, talent acquisition, performance & rewards, employee relations, HR operations, and HR digitalization—while building a high‑performing, future‑ready organization. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on, with strong business acumen, leadership maturity, and the ability to influence at all levels. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the overall HR strategy aligned with business goals and long‑term company growth. Lead organizational design initiatives, job leveling, workforce planning, and capability building. Drive organizational culture, mission, vision, and values across all levels. Collaborate with senior leadership on change management programs, productivity improvement, and cross‑regional organizational alignment. 2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Build and lead an end‑to‑end talent acquisition strategy to ensure timely hiring of critical and strategic roles. Strengthen employer branding to enhance talent attraction in competitive markets. Manage recruitment agencies, sourcing channels, and candidate experience to improve hiring efficiency and ROI. 3. Performance Management & Total Rewards Oversee the design and implementation of a performance management framework (OKRs/KPIs) that aligns business and individual goals. Lead compensation and benefits strategy, including salary structures, annual cycles, incentive schemes, and long/short‑term rewards. Provide guidance on market benchmarking, internal equity, and cost optimization. 4. Employee Relations & Engagement Maintain a healthy, compliant, and positive employee relations environment. Develop employee engagement strategies, including engagement surveys, communication mechanisms, and culture programs. Provide coaching to leaders on conflict management, disciplinary actions, and team dynamics. Design leadership development and talent acceleration programs to build strong management capability. Drive succession planning, talent mapping, and career development frameworks. Ensure learning & development programs address critical competency gaps. 6. HR Operations, Compliance & HR Digitalization Ensure efficient and compliant HR operations, including payroll, contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and HR policy execution. Oversee local and regional labor law compliance, audits, and HR risk management. Lead HRIS implementation, HR analytics, and digital initiatives to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency. Create data‑driven insights through dashboards and people analytics tools. Qualifications Must‑Have Bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related fields. 8–15+ years of full‑spectrum HR experience, with at least 3 years in a Head of HR / HR Director / HRBP Lead role. Experience in SEA & Middle East is a plus such as Indonesia, Saudi market. Total rewards experience for overseas market is a must. Strong foundation in organizational development, performance management, compensation & benefits, and senior‑level recruitment. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business‑aligned HR initiatives. Strong understanding of local employment laws and compliance. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Fluent in Mandarin is a must to communicate with Chinese‑speaking candidates. EA Licence No: 19C9807 #J-18808-Ljbffr