Senior HR Operations Specialist

Gotion is currently looking for a Senior HR Operations Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle. This role focuses heavily on payroll administration, HR systems, and operational execution
, and partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, and external HRIS vendors.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Manage end-to-end HR operational processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data changes, and personnel records maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of HRIS data, employee files, and internal trackers.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR operations, payroll, and benefits.

• Own or support bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Partner with team members and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies, audits, and reporting needs.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee communications.

• Ensure HR operations comply with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local labor regulations.
• Support internal audits, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with HR leadership on operational execution of compensation changes, bonuses, and policy updates.
• Collaborate with global HR teams as needed to support cross-border or bilingual employee populations.
• Provide operational support for special HR projects and peak workload periods.

• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or a related role.
• Hands-on payroll experience (U.S. payroll required; multi-state experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR operational processes and employee lifecycle management
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with Tri Net and payroll systems a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Experience supporting a fast-growing or international organization
• Familiarity with benefits administration and vendor management
• Experience partnering closely with Finance and external service providers
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English

At Gotion, you’ll have the opportunity to help build and scale HR operations within a fast-growing global energy technology company at a pivotal stage of its North America expansion. This role offers meaningful ownership, real operational impact, and close partnership with HR leadership, Finance, and cross-functional teams. You’ll be part of a collaborative, international environment where processes are still being shaped—giving you the chance to improve systems, strengthen compliance, and directly support a growing workforce powering the future of energy.