Overseas Human Resources Director

Los Angeles, USA

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Houston, TX, USA

Full-time | Office-based | Visa Sponsorship Available | Relocation Support Available

Shape the Future of Global Energy and Infrastructure

Our client is a leading global energy technology and engineering enterprise focused on delivering specialized oilfield equipment, high-end industrial manufacturing, and integrated environmental management solutions. Leveraging robust international R&D and supply chain networks, the company provides high-performance engineering systems and clean energy alternatives tailored to industrial clients and energy sectors worldwide.

Position Overview

The Overseas Human Resources Director serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for building and governing the localized HR framework for the company's US operations. In this high-impact executive role, you will lead cross-cultural talent strategies, oversee labor compliance, design global compensation and performance models, and drive organizational development to support rapid international expansion. This role offers flexible deployment models, including long-term US deployment with full visa sponsorship or structured assignment rotations.

Key Responsibilities

Localized HR System Building: Comprehensively manage all aspects of US human resources, establishing scalable localized structures for recruitment, organizational development, and talent pipeline construction.
Cross-Cultural Workforce Management: Foster alignment and collaboration between Chinese, foreign, and local US teams, navigating cross-cultural dynamics with strong leadership and macro-level thinking.
Total Rewards & Performance: Design, implement, and govern market-competitive compensation, benefits, and performance management systems tailored to regional operations.
Labor Compliance & Risk Control: Ensure full compliance with US federal, state, and local labor regulations, proactively mitigating labor risks and maintaining audit readiness.
Employee Relations & Organizational Health: Oversee employee relations, resolve complex workplace issues, and build strong trust across all organizational tiers.
Global HR Coordination: Collaborate directly with global headquarters to align overseas HR strategies with broader corporate expansion goals and operational frameworks.

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Experience: 9+ years of overall HR experience, including 3+ years in a Director-level executive role with comprehensive oversight over multiple HR functions.
Cross-Cultural & Corporate Acumen:
- For Chinese Nationals: Experience as an HR Director within foreign enterprises or comprehensive HRD leadership for Chinese companies operating overseas.
- For Expatriates/US Professionals: Proven experience managing HR within Chinese corporate structures, with deep familiarity with Chinese enterprise management models.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep familiarity with US employment law, labor regulations, and cross-border workforce compliance.
Language Skills: Fluent business-level English (written and spoken) capable of independently negotiating and liaising with global agencies, legal counsel, and executive teams.
Core Competencies: Strong strategic vision, decisive execution, high resilience, and the ability to independently govern complex, high-volume HR operations.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

Background in energy, specialized oilfield equipment, heavy manufacturing, or engineering sectors undergoing international expansion.

Deployment Options & Benefits

Deployment Models:
- Option A (Long-Term): Full US work visa sponsorship for long-term assignment and deep operational integration in Los Angeles, CA or Houston, TX.
- Option B (Rotational): Structured rotation cycle (e.g., 3 months abroad / 1 month home) with business visa support for eligible candidates.
Relocation Support: Comprehensive financial and logistical relocation assistance provided.
Visa Sponsorship: Full visa processing support available for qualified global leaders.
Global Footprint: Opportunity to drive HR transformation and growth for a premier global energy engineering giant.

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