Group HR & Admin Director

About the RoleWe are seeking a commercially minded, strategic, and hands-on Group HR&Admin Director to lead the people and administration agenda across the Group. This is a group-level leadership role responsible for overseeing HR and administrative management across Shanghai headquarters, Indonesia operations, and other overseas businesses including Africa. The role will serve as a key member of the leadership team, participating in major organizational and business decisions, and ensuring that the Group’s talent, structure, culture, and management systems are aligned with business growth.

This is not a traditional HR operational role. We are looking for a leader who can combine business understanding, organizational judgment, leadership hiring capability, cross-border management experience, and execution strength in a fast-changing international environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesGroup HR Strategy and Leadership PartnershipDevelop and drive the Group’s HR and administration strategy in line with business priorities and international expansion plans.Act as a strategic advisor to the Group CEO, Chairman, and senior leadership team on organization, talent, leadership capability, culture, and management effectiveness.Participate in major business and management discussions, and provide practical recommendations from an organizational and people perspective.Support the leadership team in building a stronger management structure, clearer accountability, and better execution across regions.

Organization Development and Management System BuildingLead organizational design, structure optimization, and workforce planning across headquarters and overseas entities.Improve organizational efficiency by clarifying reporting lines, decision-making mechanisms, role responsibilities, and cross-functional collaboration.Build and refine management mechanisms including leadership review, talent assessment, succession planning, and organizational diagnosis.Support the Group in strengthening management discipline, execution rhythm, and leadership accountability

Talent Acquisition and Leadership HiringOversee key hiring needs across the Group, especially leadership, middle management, and critical professional roles.Improve hiring standards, assessment methods, and selection quality to ensure stronger talent fit for a high-growth and cross-border business environment.Partner closely with business leaders to identify talent gaps and build stronger leadership pipelines.Play a key role in executive hiring, organizational upgrading, and talent calibration.

Performance, Rewards, and Incentive SystemsDesign and optimize performance management systems that support accountability, business results, and management effectiveness.Build practical and differentiated compensation structures aligned with market competitiveness, internal fairness, and business stage.Develop and improve short-term and long-term incentive mechanisms, including retention and leadership incentive plans where appropriate.Ensure stronger linkage among performance outcomes, rewards, promotion, development, and organizational decisions.

Cross-Border HR and Administration ManagementLead HR and administration management across multiple countries, with immediate focus on China and Indonesia, and support for future regional expansion including Africa.Ensure consistency in management standards while adapting policies and practices tolocal legal and business realities.Strengthen communication and collaboration between headquarters and overseas teams.Support the development of a more integrated cross-border operating model for people management and administration.

Employee Relations, Labor Compliance, and Risk ManagementEnsure HR practices and employment management comply with applicable labor laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions.Oversee employee relations, disciplinary cases, restructuring matters, sensitive personnel issues, and organizational change processesIdentify people-related risks in advance and establish appropriate prevention and resolution mechanisms.Work closely with management to balance business efficiency, compliance, and organizational stability.

HR Team Leadership and Capability BuildingLead and develop the Group HR and administration team across locations and functions.Build a stronger, more business-oriented, and execution-driven HR organization.Upgrade team capability in areas such as recruitment, organizational development, performance management, employee relations, and administration support.Promote higher standards of responsiveness, professionalism, confidentiality, and problem-solving.

Culture, Communication, and Organizational AlignmentDrive a culture of accountability, collaboration, speed, and results across the Group.Improve internal communication mechanisms to enhance alignment between leadershipand teams across regions.Strengthen employer branding and employee engagement to support attraction and retention of strong talent.Help shape a management culture suitable for a growing international business group.

Key RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or related fields.Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.ExperienceAt least 10 years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior HR leadership role such as HR Director, Head of HR, HRBP Lead, or equivalent.Strong experience in group-level, multinational, or cross-border organizations.Proven experience in fast-growing companies, preferably in fintech, financial services, payments, technology, internet, or similarly dynamic sectors.Experience supporting organizational scaling, management upgrading, or transformation is highly preferred.Experience managing both strategic HR topics and practical execution in complex environments.International and Language RequirementsEnglish is mandatory and must be strong enough for business meetings, management discussions, and cross-border communication.Mandarin Chinese is a strong advantage, especially for candidates based in Indonesia who need to work closely with Shanghai headquarters.Proven ability to work effectively across multicultural teams and international stakeholders.Prior exposure to Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, is highly preferred

Professional CompetenciesStrong capability across core HR areas, especially:Organization developmentLeadership hiringTalent management and successionPerformance and incentive designCross-border HR operationsEmployee relations and labor complianceStrong business acumen with the ability to connect people decisions to business priorities.Data-driven mindset with sound judgment and strong problem-solving capability.Able to move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Leadership and Personal AttributesMature leadership presence and strong stakeholder management capability.High resilience, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-changing environment.Strong sense of ownership, execution, and confidentiality.Able to challenge constructively, influence effectively, and build trust with senior leaders.Pragmatic, results-oriented, and capable of handling complexity without losing momentum.

Preferred QualificationsExperience managing both HR and Administration/GA functions.Experience in Indonesia-China cross-border organizations.Experience building or upgrading HR systems from 0 to 1 or through major scale-upstages.Proven success in organizational restructuring, leadership team building, or culture transformation.HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent are a plus.Overseas study or work experience is a plus.

Why Join UsA true Group-level leadership role with direct exposure to top management and major business decisions.Opportunity to lead people and organization strategy across China, Indonesia, andemerging overseas markets.A unique platform to shape organizational capability in a high-growth, cross-border business group.The chance to move beyond traditional HR and become a real management partner to the business.