HRBP Manager-base USA

CATL; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CATL invites an experienced HR business partner to deepen understanding of US plant operations, coordinate resources, and deliver HR solutions that cut costs and boost efficiency. You will empower the business to improve performance while aligning HR across manufacturing environments.

This role localizes Group HR policies to US labor laws, builds talent pipelines, oversees recruitment and compensation, and integrates corporate culture across borders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, management, science/engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of full-function HR experience and 3+ years in HR team management.
• Overseas manufacturing HR management experience; familiarity with US laws.
• Fluent business English; work in an English-speaking environment.
• Willing to undertake overseas assignment and adapt to US culture.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand US plant ops and align HR solutions to production needs.
• Implement and localize Group HR policies to US labor laws.
• Conduct org reviews, optimize structure, build US talent pipeline.
• Develop local recruitment plans and staff all positions as needed.
• Benchmark compensation/benefits to local market and policy.
• Foster cross-cultural culture between China and the US.
• Lead and develop the US HR team; standardize processes.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Business negotiation

Coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR/Management/Science & Engineering

Job description

1.Strategic Business Partnering and Enablement

Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations at U.S. plants; gain deep insight into business needs and pain points; coordinate internal and external resources; deliver HR solutions aligned with production operations; empower the business to reduce costs and improve efficiency; and support the achievement of business objectives.

2.Local Compliance and Policy Implementation Management

Implement Group HR policies and processes and localize them in accordance with U.S. federal and state labor laws. Take full ownership of local employment compliance management, mitigate labor disputes and employment risks, establish a regular compliance self-inspection mechanism, and ensure lawful and compliant HR operations at the plant.

3.Organizational Development and Talent Pipeline Building

Conduct organizational reviews, workforce efficiency analysis, and organizational structure optimization; control headcount; build a core talent pipeline and succession system for key positions in the U.S.; improve talent reserve, development, and retention mechanisms; and ensure a stable supply of core overseas talent.

4.Local Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Deployment

Based on the characteristics of the U.S. talent market and plant manpower needs, develop local recruitment plans; efficiently complete the selection, hiring, and internal transfer of local employees, technical staff, and management positions; and ensure adequate staffing for all positions to support orderly production operations.

5.Compensation, Performance, and Incentive System Optimization

Benchmark against the local U.S. compensation market and tax policies; optimize the local compensation and benefits system; implement and adapt overseas performance management mechanisms; balance compliance, fairness, and motivational effectiveness in compensation and performance; energize the team; and support business growth.

6.Employee Relations and Cross-Cultural Corporate Culture Building

Establish cross-cultural communication channels between China and the U.S.; properly handle local employee relations, labor-management communication, and disputes; integrate Group corporate culture with the local U.S. workplace culture; implement employee care and culture-building initiatives; and enhance team cohesion and employee engagement.

7.Local HR Team Management and Capability Building

Responsible for the daily management, capability development, and performance evaluation of the U.S. local HR team; standardize local HR workflow standards; improve the team’s capabilities in compliance management, cross-cultural collaboration, and business partnering; and build an efficient and professional localized HR team.

Job Requirements:

1.Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Management, Science and Engineering, or related fields; 8+ years of full-function HR experience; and 3+ years of HR team management experience.

2.Experience in overseas manufacturing HR management; proficient in U.S. federal and state employment and compensation compliance policies; familiar with labor relations handling in U.S. factories; prior experience as an HRBP posted to an overseas factory of a large manufacturing enterprise is preferred.

3.Excellent cross-cultural communication, business negotiation, and coordination skills; able to effectively interface with headquarters, local teams, and external agencies; and able to properly handle complex HR management issues overseas.

4.Fluent business English; able to work proficiently in a fully English-speaking environment; and able to independently complete English office work, meetings, and compliance document drafting.

5.Strong stress resistance and ability to work independently; willing to accept overseas assignment; familiar with differences between Chinese and American workplace cultures; strong risk anticipation and emergency response capabilities; and able to quickly adapt to the working and living environment during a U.S. overseas assignment.