HR Generalist (Cantonese or Mandarin Speaker)

Job Title: HR Generalist (Bilingual: Mandarin or Cantonese)

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Director / HR Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist fluent in English and Mandarin or Cantonese to join our this role you will manage day-to-day HR operations lead employee relations support talent acquisition and ensure seamless communication across our multilingual workforce. The ideal candidate acts as a cultural bridge fostering an inclusive environment while maintaining compliance with local labor laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries in English and Mandarin/Cantonese. Resolve workplace issues conduct fair internal investigations and support employee retention initiatives.

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Source interview and hire talent across various departments. Conduct bilingual orientation and onboarding sessions to ensure smooth integration for new hires.

• HR Operations & Compliance: Administer health benefits paid time off and leave management. Maintain personnel records and ensure strict adherence to federal state and local labor regulations.

• Translation & Communication: Translate internal HR documents company policies training manuals and announcements into Written Chinese (Simplified/Traditional). Facilitate real-time interpretation during meetings or performance reviews when needed.

• Performance Management: Assist managers with annual performance reviews progressive discipline processes and individual development plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Language Fluency: Native or professional fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese (speaking reading and writing) alongside fluent English.

• Professional Experience: 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience handling full-lifecycle HR duties.

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

• Certifications: SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or PHR certification strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday BambooHR ADP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of employment laws high emotional intelligence and exceptional cross-cultural communication abilities.