Human Resources Business Partner (Mandarin/English Bilingual)

AFM Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

AFM Agency, based in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner fluent in Mandarin and English. You will oversee HR operations for our New York office, handling employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and policy development in a fast-growing, AI-native environment.

The role is on-site, full-time, focusing on NY employment requirements, performance management, and practical HR processes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• 3+ years HR experience, including NY hands-on experience.
• Prior HR Business Partner/HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist preferred.
• Strong employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and performance management skills.
• Working knowledge of NY employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent and able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise management and employees on HR policies, performance, and workplace matters.
• Handle employee relations, conflicts, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Support compliance with federal, NY State, and NYC employment requirements.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records, HR policies, and internal documentation.
• Improve HR workflows and support a positive, professional workplace culture.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

HR generalist/partner experience

New York HR experience

conflict resolution

recruiting and onboarding

employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SHRM/PHR certification

Job description

AFM Agency is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner who is professionally fluent in Mandarin and English to oversee HR operations for our New York office.

We are an AI-native organization of approximately 30 employees operating across e-commerce, TikTok business, and brand solutions. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and developing practical HR processes for a fast-growing business.

Responsibilities

• Advise management and employees on HR policies, performance, and workplace matters.
• Handle employee relations, conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Support compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City employment requirements.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records, HR policies, and internal documentation.
• Improve HR workflows and support a positive, professional workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in Mandarin and English is required.
• At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on HR experience in New York.
• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or Senior HR Generalist is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in employee relations, HR compliance, recruiting, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of New York employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong judgment, communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or SHRM/PHR certification is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $55,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience.
• Performance bonus.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Schedule and Work Location

Monday through Friday, full-time and on-site in Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY.

AFM Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.