We are looking for the best

42dot China is a newly established subsidiary, dedicated to pioneering R&D in autonomous driving technologies in China. We are seeking an experienced and agile HR Manager to establish and lead the HR and office operations at our new R&D hub in Lingang.

This position plays a key role in building both infrastructure and culture from the ground up, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with 42dot’s global mission. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain HR frameworks in compliance with local regulations and labor laws (e.g., employment rules, social insurance, housing fund, etc.)

• Implement and localize HQ HR policies, including performance management, compensation, and job grading

• Administer payroll in accordance with local regulations, including social insurance and housing fund contributions, statutory deductions, and individual income tax calculation

• Participate in HR projects such as compensation benchmarking and position leveling

• Facilitate communication between HQ and the local entity, considering linguistic and cultural differences

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on HR experience

• Business-level proficiency in Chinese and English (Verbal & Written)

• Ability to autonomously prioritize and systematically manage a wide scope of responsibilities with a strong sense of accountability

• Strong execution and project management skills, especially in early-stage organizational setup

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in entity establishment or initial infrastructure setup (e.g., localization of HR systems)

• Experience with Workday or other country-specific HRIS platforms

• Experience working in a matrix organization between a global HQ and local subsidiaries, or in a similar environment

Interview Process

• Application Review - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

• You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, physical condition, etc.) in your resume.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

• If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions.

• This role is based in Shanghai, China. Please note that applicants should already have the right to work in China, as we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• As our entity is newly established in China, this role will initially be hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) partner.

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