Human Resources Manager - Mandarin speaking
6 days ago
Birmingham
HR & Admin Manager Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Birmingham B37 7YG, United Kingdom Compensation: Competitive and rewarding package, based on qualifications and experience About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to establish and lead the human resources, administrative, and operational management framework for a newly established UK sales organisation. This role will oversee all HR and administrative functions and support the day to day operations of the business during an important growth phase. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, • Master’s degree or CIPD Level 7 qualification is preferred, • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration, operations, or a related role, including at least 3 years in a managerial or HR generalist position, • Experience in startup or international environments is strongly preferred, • Proven end to end HR operations experience, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations, • Prior experience in office administration or office management, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, immigration legislation, and HR compliance best practices, • Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or sales and distribution sectors is an advantage, • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team, • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, • Fluent in English, Mandarin proficiency is a plus Duties and Responsibilities • Establish and manage HR and administrative policies, systems, and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with UK law and internal standards, • Oversee office and facilities management, including supplies, service contracts, insurance, licences, and renewals, • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, employee relations, and offboarding, • Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timely processing, • Provide professional HR guidance and support to managers and employees, • Maintain accurate HR and administrative records in compliance with GDPR requirements, • Plan and manage HR and administrative budgets, cost controls, and vendor relationships, • Coordinate internal communications, meetings, and company events to support engagement and collaboration, • Drive initiatives to enhance company culture, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness, • Support workforce planning, organisational design, and talent development initiatives, • Lead the application for the company’s sponsor licence and act as Level 1 User managing the SMS system, • Liaise with external HR service providers, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies as required, • Supervise a small team providing HR and administrative support across the organisation Other Features • Opportunity to build and shape a new organisation from the ground up, • Culturally diverse and multinational working environment, • Start up dynamism within a stable corporate structure, • Competitive and rewarding compensation package