Mandarin Speaking HR Manager

Full time ELP Consult Ltd. United Kingdom

Posted On 22/04/2026

Job Information

• Automotive
• City London
• Province City of London
• Postal Code EC1A

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic HR Manager to join our newly established operation. You will lead all people related activities across our local business, channel partner and head office functions. This role requires a hands on professional who can balance strategic workforce planning with the day to day realities of a fast paced environment, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and industry specific regulations.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead workforce planning & budgeting to meet operational demands.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations activities, including grievance, disciplinary and absence management.
• Maintain compliance with employment law, labour regulations, and HR policy.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Oversee all recruitment activities and on boarding of new staff.
• Drive succession planning, capability development, and internal mobility.

Learning, Development & Performance

• Lead the performance management cycle and coach managers on effective performance practices.
• Identify training needs across the organisation and implement KPI tracking and development plans with team leads.
• Champion positive engagement initiatives and foster a high performance, inclusive culture.
• Drive communication initiatives across the organisation.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Manage payroll inputs, time and attendance systems, and HR administration.
• Use HR data to identify workforce trends and inform decision making.
• Continuously improve HR processes to enhance service delivery.

Education/Training

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 is necessary.
• Degree in HR, Business Management, or related discipline (preferred).

Requirements

• HR generalist experience within automotive manufacturing, industrial operations, or similar sector.
• CIPD qualification and Degree in HR, Business Management, or related discipline (preferred).
• Strong background in employee relations and building out HR policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR advisory best practice.
• Strong coaching skills and the ability to build trust with operational leaders.
• Data driven mindset with proven analytical capability, with keen eye on performance development.

Communication and Coordination Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English (mandatory).
• Strong organizational and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Good team collaboration spirit.
• Strong resilience.
• Delivering complex cross functional projects in fast paced environments.
• Flexibility to working hours in order to coordinate with China HQ (earlier mornings in the UK).
• Represents engineering teams locally in UK when communicating with internal and external organisations.