HR Specialist - Mandarin Speaker
HR Specialist - Mandarin Speaker
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Job Description
Exciting Opportunity: MandarinSpeaking HR Specialist
Location: Boksburg Gauteng
Client: Leading Industrial and Construction Equipment Company
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about HR and ready to make an impactful difference in a fastpaced dynamic environment We are seeking a highly motivated bilingual MandarinEnglish HR Specialist to join our client's growing team in Boksburg. This is your chance to bring your HR expertise to an international industrial setting working with a diverse team of talented professionals. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the HR function optimizing recruitment processes enhancing employee relations and driving the company’s HR strategies—all while creating a positive and inclusive work culture.
If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant multicultural workforce and help elevate the employee experience in a globally recognized sector this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment & Staffing
- Take charge of the full recruitment lifecycle from identifying top talent to conducting interviews sourcing Mandarinspeaking professionals and ensuring smooth onboarding.
- Craft and implement recruitment strategies that attract a diverse range of candidates with a special focus on Mandarinspeaking professionals in the industrial and construction sectors.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to align staffing requirements with business needs ensuring a seamless recruitment experience.
2. Employee Relations
- Be the key point of contact for Mandarinspeaking employees providing guidance and support on a range of HR matters and fostering an inclusive company culture.
- Mediate conflicts advise on employee grievances and ensure communication flows smoothly between Mandarinspeaking employees and management in both languages.
- Promote a positive and engaging work environment where all employees feel valued and heard.
3. Performance Management
- Oversee and enhance the performance management system ensuring clear and actionable feedback is provided to Mandarin and Englishspeaking employees alike.
- Conduct regular performance reviews goalsetting sessions and development planning—empowering employees to achieve their personal and professional best.
- Identify growth opportunities for employees and facilitate ongoing training and coaching.
4. HR Administration & Compliance
- Ensure HR policies and procedures align with South African labor laws (BCEA LRA EEA) while remaining culturally sensitive to both English and Mandarinspeaking employees.
- Manage employee records payroll and benefits administration ensuring accuracy and transparency in both languages.
- Uphold the highest standards of HR compliance and best practices keeping the workforce wellinformed of their rights and responsibilities.
5. Training & Development
- Assess the development needs of employees particularly Mandarin speakers and create targeted training programs to boost their skills and career progression.
- Promote crosscultural training initiatives to enhance communication teamwork and productivity between Mandarin and Englishspeaking teams.
- Evaluate training outcomes and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
6. Health & Safety
- Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to ensure all employees including Mandarinspeaking staff are fully informed of workplace safety protocols.
- Ensure safety communications are clear concise and available in both Mandarin and English minimizing risk and enhancing awareness.
- Facilitate safety training programs to promote a culture of health and wellbeing.
7. HR Reporting & Analytics
- Deliver insightful HR reports on recruitment performance metrics employee engagement and retention with a special focus on Mandarinspeaking employees.
- Leverage HR analytics to spot trends address challenges and make datadriven recommendations to optimize HR strategies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Industrial Psychology or a related field.
- Experience: 35 years of handson HR experience ideally in the industrial or construction sectors.
- Languages: Fluency in both Mandarin and English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of South African labor laws and HR best practices.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HR software as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Desirable: Previous experience in a multicultural diverse work environment is a strong plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Cultural Sensitivity: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultures and languages ensuring alignment and understanding.
- Organizational Excellence: Strong organizational and problemsolving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proactive Mindset: A solutionsoriented approach to HR challenges with the ability to act swiftly and decisively.
- Integrity & Confidentiality: High ethical standards with a strong commitment to maintaining employee privacy and trust.
- Collaborative Spirit: Ability to thrive in a fastpaced teamoriented environment and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Passion for People: A genuine passion for fostering an inclusive diverse and motivating workplace where every employee has the chance to succeed.
Why Join Us
- Dynamic Work Environment: Work with a vibrant diverse team and contribute to a leading international brand in the industrial and construction sector.
- Career Growth: Opportunity to develop your HR skills and grow within a forwardthinking globally recognized company.
- Competitive Package: A competitive salary based on experience plus a range of benefits including medical aid pension fund and annual leave.
- Inclusive Culture: Become part of a company that values cultural diversity innovation and employee wellbeing.
Application Process:
Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level in a global multicultural environment Submit your CV and cover letter (highlighting your Mandarin language proficiency and relevant experience) to
Employment Type
Full Time
