Human Resources Director (HRD)

As the first HR leader in the Los Angeles region, you will lead the team building and organizational capability development for our LA subsidiary from 0 to 1. You will take full responsibility for talent acquisition, administrative operations, compliance management, and coordination with headquarters, supporting the company’s business launch and rapid growth in the U.S. market.

【Key Responsibilities】

1. Subsidiary Setup & Team Building

• Assist headquarters in completing the establishment of the LA subsidiary and lead the full-cycle team building process, including workforce planning, recruitment execution, and onboarding.
• Develop and dynamically adjust recruitment plans based on business needs, ensuring timely placement of key roles and building an efficient, stable local team.
• Establish and maintain local and cross-border recruitment channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, industry headhunters) to build a sustainable talent supply system.

2. HR & Administrative Management

• Oversee daily administrative operations of the subsidiary, including office environment management, asset procurement, and general administration to ensure efficiency.
• Establish and implement HR and administrative policies for the LA company, covering recruitment, training, performance, compensation, employee relations, and other areas.
• Serve as a communicator of company culture and policies, ensuring core values and headquarters' directives are effectively upheld within the overseas team.

3. Compliance & Risk Management

• Deeply understand and ensure the subsidiary’s operations comply with U.S. federal and California (especially LA local) labor laws, employment standards, and industry regulations.
• Manage compliance matters such as employee visas, payroll taxes, labor contracts, and dispute resolution to effectively control employment-related risks.

4. Headquarters Coordination & Resource Alignment

• Maintain efficient communication with headquarters’ HR, finance, legal, and business departments to ensure smooth information flow and timely resource sharing.
• Provide local HR strategy recommendations to headquarters based on U.S. market characteristics, supporting the company’s business expansion in North America.

5. External Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government, industry associations, partners, and professional service providers (law firms, accounting firms, etc.) to enhance the company’s brand image in the U.S.

【Qualifications】

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above; preference for majors in HR Management, Business Administration, Law, or related fields.
• Experience in the U.S.: 5+ years of study or work experience in the U.S., with a strong understanding of American workplace culture, recruitment market, and employment environment.
• Industry Background: 3+ years of HR management experience in financial institutions such as investment banks, securities firms, asset management companies, or fintech firms preferred.
• Startup Experience: Proven experience in building a company or new team from 0 to 1, with familiarity in the pace and key milestones of HR and administrative work during the startup phase.
• Network & Resources: Access to local U.S. talent pools and recruitment channels, especially in finance and technology, with the ability to quickly reach target candidate groups.
• Professional Competence: Strong knowledge of the full HR spectrum (recruitment, training, performance, compensation, employee relations) and expertise in U.S. and California labor laws.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal sensitivity, problem-solving, and stress management skills; results-oriented, responsible, entrepreneurial, and approachable.
• Public Relations & Collaboration: Strong ability to engage with government entities and conduct business negotiations, representing the company in building long-term, stable relationships with external organizations.