Director of HR & Administration (Mandarin Speaker), London

Job Title: Director of HR & Administration – UK (Mandarin Speaker)

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the full spectrum of HR and administration operations for the UK entity, establishing policies and procedures that comply with both UK employment law and group regulations.
2. Manage organisational structure and headcount control, conduct end-to-end recruitment for senior and core positions, build talent pipelines, and drive employee retention.
3. Handle employee relations, labour disputes, disciplinary actions and termination processes, and conduct exit interviews; ensure full compliance with UK employment law and GDPR, and mitigate legal risks.
4. Take charge of office daily operations, asset procurement, facility and property management, and local vendor coordination.
5. Act as the key liaison between China HQ and the UK local team with fluent Mandarin; deliver bilingual reports and work updates, and coordinate cross-departmental and cross-cultural affairs.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Human Resources, Business Management, Administration, or Law.
2. 8+ years of comprehensive HR and administration management experience, including at least 3 years at director level in a Chinese enterprise based in the UK/Europe.
3. Fluent business English and native or professional-level Mandarin (strictly required) for seamless bilingual communication and senior-level liaison.
4. In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, tax, pension, GDPR, and immigration rules; familiar with the operational models of overseas Chinese enterprises.
5. Strong capabilities in strategic planning, system building, team leadership, budget control, and risk management; results-driven and able to work under pressure.
6. CIPD qualified and prior experience in liaising with China group HQ is a plus.