Senior HRBP / HRBP Lead - Technology Mandarin Required

Fuku; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku by Momofuku in New York City is seeking a Senior HRBP / HRBP Lead for technology teams, requiring Mandarin fluency. You will partner with product and engineering leaders to shape people strategy and drive organizational development.

This on-site, full-time role demands proactive execution, a deep understanding of US HR practices, and the ability to operate across regional and international stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–13 years of full lifecycle HRBP experience, with enterprise tech exposure.
• Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is mandatory.
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering functions.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and talent priorities.
• Drive organisational design, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support HR transformation and implement scalable HR programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across US markets.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Job description

Senior HRBP / HRBP Lead – Technology (Mandarin Required)

Location: New York City, NY / Palo Alto, CA

Industry: Technology / Digital Platforms

Work Arrangement: Full-Time | Onsite

Visa Sponsorship: H-1B Sponsorship Available

About the Opportunity

• Representing an established international technology organisation seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner / HRBP Lead for its US operations.


• High-impact opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to partner with senior business leaders, shape organisational strategy, and support the continued development of high-performing technology teams.


• The successful candidate will combine strategic HR business partnering with hands-on execution, playing an instrumental role in organisational development, talent strategy, and business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: Partner with Product, Engineering, and business leaders on organisational strategy, workforce planning, and talent priorities.


• Organisational Development: Drive organisational design, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.


• HR Transformation: Build and enhance HR frameworks, processes, and programmes to support organisational growth and evolving business requirements.


• Business Partnership: Advise senior stakeholders on organisational effectiveness, people-related challenges, and strategic business priorities.


• Talent Strategy: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR specialists on hiring plans, talent retention, compensation, and workforce development.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional and international stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and people strategies.


• Execution & Impact: Translate complex business challenges into practical HR solutions, driving initiatives from strategic planning through implementation.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• 3–13 years of relevant full lifecycle HRBP experience, including substantial HR Business Partner experience within consumer tech.


• Strong preference for candidates from FAANG/BAT, leading consumer technology companies, or high-growth internet platforms.


• Proven experience supporting Product, Engineering, R&D, or other technical functions.


• Strong expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and organisational effectiveness.


• Demonstrated experience building or scaling HR capabilities, programmes, or processes.


• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a dynamic business environment.


• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and problem‑solving capabilities, with experience partnering with senior business leaders.


• Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is mandatory.


• Strong understanding of US HR practices and the local employment environment.


• Willingness to work onsite five days per week in New York City or Palo Alto.

Preferred Experience

• HRBP experience within major technology companies, consumer internet, social media, or digital platform businesses.


• Experience supporting organisational expansion, transformation, or 0-to-1 initiatives.


• People management experience or demonstrated interest in progressing into a leadership capacity.


• Background in recruitment, talent acquisition, or strategic workforce planning.


• Experience collaborating with geographically distributed, multicultural teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic Impact: Partner with senior business leaders on organisational and talent priorities.


• High Ownership: Influence HR strategy while remaining closely involved in execution.


• Organisational Growth: Help build and strengthen people capabilities within a dynamic technology environment.


• International Exposure: Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple markets and functions.


• Leadership Development: Take on a senior HRBP mandate with potential for broader responsibilities.

*Only shortlisted candidates based in the US/with US working rights who meet the linguistic requirements will be contacted.

EA Licence No.: 25S3232

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1874604

EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho