HR Business Partner - Senior New Beginnings Creator Network - 2.8 Glendale, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $110,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Visa requirements compliance Mandarin Immigration law Immigration case experience Regulatory compliance HR legal compliance Senior Professional in Human Resources SHRM Certified Professional Professional In Human Resources Employment law in talent management Chinese Immigration support California labor law Full Job Description We are seeking a highly organized, hands-on US HR Business Partner & People Operations Specialist to fully manage and execute day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and compliance for our fast-growing US team (~80 employees). This is a 100% execution-focused role that combines frontline employee relations, strict California compliance management, and rigorous corporate immigration tracking. As the primary on-the-ground HR owner in the US, you will serve as the main operational link between our local team and our China-based HR shared services team. If you are a resourceful, autonomous professional who thrives in high-growth, cross-border environments and prefers practical, day-to-day troubleshooting over high-level strategy, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities People Operations & Compliance:

Manage the entire end-to-end employee lifecycle. Execute onboarding, offboarding, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and terminations. Act as the primary point of contact for daily employee relations and compliance enforcement.

Immigration & Visa Management:

Monitor employee work authorizations (including

H-1B, OPT, CPT

). Maintain databases, proactively manage visa renewal timelines, and coordinate directly with external immigration attorneys.

Cross-Border Payroll & Administration:

Act as the operational bridge with our China-based payroll execution team. Gather accurate HR data, track headcount changes, and perform monthly payroll reconciliations.

Manager & Employee Support:

Provide practical guidance to managers on handling compliance, delivering feedback, and documenting performance according to US and California labor laws.

HR Logistics:

Maintain accurate digital employee files, ensure precise data entry in HR systems, and handle administrative HR requests from both the local team and global headquarters. Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

Experience:

3 to 5+ years of hands-on HR Generalist or People Operations experience in the United States.

Labor Law Expertise:

Deep, practical knowledge of US Federal and State labor regulations. Direct experience with California labor law is strictly required.

Immigration Experience:

Proven experience tracking and coordinating work visas (H-1B, OPT, CPT) directly with external legal counsel.

Language Proficiency:

Professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken) is required for daily cross-border communication.

Work Style:

High autonomy, strong troubleshooting skills, and a strong preference for day-to-day operational execution. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-CP or PHR certification. Experience in technology, high-growth startups, or multinational corporate environments.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Describe a situation where you had to apply California employment law to resolve a conflict or compliance issue. What was your approach? Have you managed H-1B or OPT cases? If yes, describe your role in the process — from tracking to coordination with legal counsel.

Work Location:

In person