HR Business Partner

Position Summary: 

As the HR Business Partner for our growing Suzhou plant, you will be the primary HR leader on-site, partnering closely with plant leadership to support all people-related matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the plant’s workforce strategy as we expand operations and position Suzhou as a key pillar of our broader China growth agenda. The HRBP will deliver hands-on support while contributing to regional and global HR initiatives. Over time, the role may expand to support broader APAC efforts.

Principle Functional Responsibilities:
Act as the first point of contact for the Suzhou plant, providing day-t0-day guidance to employees and managers,  escalating issues as necessary 
Partner closely with plant leadership as a trusted advisor to influence decision-making on organizational and people strategies.
Participate plant management discussion and meeting, a trusted adviser and influencer to local business leaders on people management
Acts as change agent to business through process design and effective communication approach 
Oversee the recruitment and selection processes for  all employee groups, with prioritize to production worker group 
Facilitate employee lifecycle process including but not limited to on-boarding, probation management, contract renewal, off-boarding, annual performance cycle, talent review, P-file, etc.
Training management includes needs collection, scheduling, record, conduct HR new hire orientation, and other company level training.  
Manage a full range of compensation & benefit administration including payroll (conducted through 3rd party), social insurance, public housing funds as well as the other existing or future benefit programs. 
Prepare and analyze regular HR reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, working hours) to generate actionable insights.
Represent Chemelex locally in preparing and providing support to governmental reports and activities 
Partner with local leadership on employee relations issues, establish documentation, schedule recurring meetings. 
Participate in regular HR policies review and lead administrative process
Partner with business team to Initiate and lead fit for local employee engagement activities
Coordinate with global and regional HR colleagues to ensure alignment and successful implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or above in HR,  Business Administration or related discipline required; 
Minimum 8 years previous HR experience required, preference in a manufacturing environment and payroll management experience
Strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative and problem solve
Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administration is strongly preferred.
Familiar with Chinese Labour Law, Labour Contract Law and HR related legal regulations
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances, thrive in a constantly changing business environment and handle multiple tasks 
A  team player with strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to influence at all levels
Fluent English in both orally and written
Strong sense of confidentiality, data integrity, and professional discretion.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).