HR & Administration Director

Company Overview:

Founded in 1999, Asymchem is a global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing drug R&D and manufacturing for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialization. Asymchem currently operates eight manufacturing facilities offering solutions ranging from early clinical stage to commercial stage, including R&D, cGMP production of advanced intermediates, APIs, formulations, and clinical research services. Asymchem Group, headquartered in Tianjin, P. R. China.

Job Overview:

Chinese national with fluent bilingual skills in Chinese and English, a self-driven and results-oriented professional with proven HR site management experience. Proficient in local regulations and cultural environment, capable of independently handling payroll and benefits operations. Familiar with all HR modules. Serve as the core contact for on-site employees, overseeing end-to-end HR processes and driving smooth site HR management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in the operation standards of all core HR modules (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, off-boarding) to ensure smooth connection between modules and compliance with the company's global HR strategy and local regulatory requirements.
• Independently manage the full recruitment process, including demand analysis, talent sourcing, and interview organization. Ensure the onboarding cycle of key positions meets business needs.
• Lead the implementation of performance management and application of performance results to promote the effective operation of the performance system.
• Be responsible for employee relations management, including daily employee communication, prevention and handling of labor disputes, and employee off-boarding management to maintain harmonious and stable employee relations.
• Independently respond to employees' inquiries related to payroll and benefits. Regularly organize payroll and benefits data reports to provide data support for the headquarters' finance and HR decision-making.
• Independently maintain payroll and benefits files in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of files, and provide required materials in cooperation with internal and external audits.
• Act as the primary contact for on-site employees, timely responding to and handling employees' HR-related needs. Regularly report the progress of on-site HR work to the headquarters' HR team to ensure timely and accurate information synchronization.
• Promote the implementation of HR projects, such as employee satisfaction surveys, training program execution, and corporate culture activities to improve employee engagement and sense of belonging. Proactively identify pain points in on-site HR processes and promote process optimization.
• Work effectively as a change agent and drive continuous process improvement. Provide data support for internal and external payroll audits and local wage surveys.
• Organize, coordinate and manage the administrative work based on needs, including but not limited to site daily operation/travel & expenses/meetings/external vendors management.

Experience Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Chinese national, fluent in both spoken and written Chinese and English, able to communicate effectively in bilingual environments.
• Bachelor's degree or above; 3+ years of HR site management experience in an international environment, familiar with local labor regulations and cultural characteristics.
• Proficient in all HR modules, with the ability to independently operate payroll and benefits systems and processes, ensuring accurate and compliant execution.
• Proven track record in recruitment, with excellent talent sourcing and recruitment execution capabilities; experience in end-to-end recruitment management is preferred.
• Strong execution ability, result-oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive process optimization.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of coordinating with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and HR management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rich experience in recruitment, especially in talent acquisition for the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in managing HR site operations across multiple regions or teams.
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR) or relevant qualifications in labor law, accounting, or finance is preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and proven ability to adapt to diverse working environments.