Human Resources Manager (Mandarin fluency required)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Farasis Energy USA is an advanced lithium-ion battery technology company focused on developing and. commercializing innovative energy storage solutions to meet the increasing global demand for improved battery performance, cost and safety. Farasis Energy is a leader in the rapidly growing Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle market. We have expanded aggressively internationally with clients such as Daimler / Mercedes Benz, TOGG, and others.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a great opportunity to lead an HR Department in one of the fastest growing and most well-respected battery technology organizations in the world! The impact you will have here in our small US team (60 employees currently) as Human Resource Manager will be felt company-wide. You will have a variety of responsibilities in all areas of HR including creating policies and procedures, benefits administration, payroll management, and employee relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Payroll management and HRIS administration in ADP WorkForce Now
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and programs, monitor compliance
• Ensure legal compliance with all state, federal and local reporting requirements
• Coordinate and monitor stock options program
• Develop HR strategies, solutions & strategic workforce plans that align with the global growth of the company
• Manage benefit administration & open enrollment periods to ensure enrollments and changes are processed in a timely manner. Work with broker to obtain quotes ensuring competitive plan costs.
• Monitor & train employees on OSHA compliance in facility, including chemical & electrical labs
• Lead Performance Management & the Bonus Program, mentor and also counsel employees on performance as needed
• Provide conflict-resolution strategies & solutions to management team involving staff issues
• Help to recruit and hire new staff as needed
• Work with legal counsel to process employee work visas, submit H1B applications for annual lottery etc.
• Work closely with Executive leadership such as the CTO and others in USA based location(s)

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual Mandarin speaker (Communication with HR Headquarters in China is required)
• BA Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• PHR/SPHR Certification (preferred)
• 5+ years min. experience leading an HR Department
• Payroll Management and HRIS experience with “ADP Workforce Now”
• Excellent attention to details
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to coordinate deadline-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work easily with a diverse variety of personalities within the company

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Team-oriented and professional
• Fast-paced and at times, spontaneous
• International diversity among co-workers
• Hybrid work schedule (remote work on Thurs & Fridays is an option)
• Office snacks – Healthy snacks & fruit, chips & cookies, flavored waters, coffee & teas

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks paid vacation (15 days), plus 11 paid holidays paid annually
• 100% company paid monthly premiums for medical healthcare insurance
• 100% company paid monthly premiums for dental and vision care insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak fluent Mandarin?
• Are you able to commute to Hayward, CA during at least 3 week days on a regular basis?
• When is the earliest you can begin a new job opportunity?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hayward, CA 94545