Human Resources Department - Employee Management Associate/AVP

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch is seeking an Associate/AVP to coordinate HR functions including recruitment, onboarding and background checks. You will advise on bank policies and assist with ad hoc projects, maintaining compliant processes across the employee lifecycle.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and, for AVP, at least four years of HR experience; bilingual Mandarin is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 1-3 years HR experience for Associate level.
• 4+ years HR experience for AVP level.
• Strong multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct HR functions in recruitment, onboarding, and background checks.
• Advise on bank policies and procedures and assist with policy implementation.
• Maintain up-to-date records of recruiting processes and onboarding documentation.
• Support termination processes and exit procedures, ensuring proper communications and approvals.
• Participate in ad hoc HR projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Mandarin bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The Associate/AVP is responsible for coordinating and conducting human resources functions in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, background checks and other ad hoc projects. They also advise and assist in implementing relevant bank policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Assist in analyzing, evaluating, developing and maintaining the Bank's staffing needs and ensure its execution by reviewing new hire applications and job descriptions provided by user departments.
• Understand recruitment related employment law.
• Perform full cycle recruitment activities including but not limited to creating job postings, sourcing, screening resumes, liaising with staffing agencies, coordinating interviews, and making recommendations to hiring managers.
• Maintain up to date records of the recruiting process including resumes received, and interviews conducted.
• Assist with the intern to full-time and consultant to full-time conversion process following the Bank's recruitment policies and procedures.

Onboarding

• Conduct the new hire onboarding program by providing introductory presentations, collecting and verifying required documents, etc.
• Collaborate with Payroll team to maintain and manage information in personnel folders/files/database.
• Conduct annual review of the onboarding documents and process with outside counsel and relevant parties.
• Monitor the legal requirements and changes related to employee onboarding process and make recommendation as needed.

Termination

• Facilitate employee termination processes by sending out relevant notifications, collecting and seeking approvals on access deactivation documents, and setting up exit interviews.
• Document all termination notification, forms and communications.

Compliance

• Follow all internal policies and procedures within the Bank's risk framework.
• Escalate any potential violation of internal policies and procedures and/or any local, state and federal laws.
• Support periodic audit by providing documentation evidence.

Ad Hoc Project

• Participate and manage departmental/bank-wide ad hoc projects on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or other related majors; Master's degree preferred.
• For Associate level, 1-3 years of HR related experience with strong interest and passion in HR as a career required.
• For AVP level, at least 4 years of HR related experience required.
• Be capable of multi-tasking and working in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and writing is a must, bilingual ability in Mandarin is highly preferred.

Pay Range Actual salary is commensurate with candidate's relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

USD $42,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.