HR Director

HR Director – International / Overseas

Location: Houston, TX or Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas / Heavy Industry
Relocation Assistance: Available

The HR Director will have comprehensive responsibility for human resources operations supporting Jereh's U.S. business.

This position will develop and implement a localized U.S. HR strategy and infrastructure while coordinating effectively between Chinese headquarters, Chinese employees, and U.S.

-based employees.

The ideal candidate will bring strong international HR leadership experience, knowledge of U.S. employment regulations, and the ability to effectively manage cross-cultural organizations
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• Lead and oversee all aspects of HR operations for the U.S. region.
• Develop and implement a localized U.S. HR system and policies.
• Partner with Chinese headquarters and U.S. leadership on workforce and organizational strategy.
• Manage HR programs for both Chinese expatriate and U.S.
  
  -based employees.
• Oversee compensation, performance management, benefits, and employee programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. employment and labor regulations.
• Manage employee relations and address workplace issues effectively.
• Develop organizational structures, processes, and talent strategies to support business growth.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future business needs.
• Develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop key talent.
• Identify and mitigate employment and labor-related risks.
• Manage cross-cultural teams and foster effective communication between Chinese and U.S. employees.
• Work independently with local agencies, partners, and external HR resources.
• Support the company's continued international expansion and localization efforts.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 3+ years of comprehensive HR leadership experience at the Director level.
• Fluent business English with the ability to independently communicate with U.S. employees, agencies, and international leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment and labor regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive HR functions rather than a single HR specialty.
• Strong cross-cultural management and communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and execute effectively in a fast-paced international environment.
• Willingness and ability to support overseas/international business operations.

• Experience working for a Chinese-headquartered or Chinese-owned company
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• Experience managing HR for a Chinese company’s overseas operations.
• Experience working with both Chinese and U.S./international employees.
• Background in energy, oil & gas, oilfield services, industrial equipment, manufacturing, heavy industry, engineering, or EPC
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• Experience supporting international expansion, localization, or overseas business development.
• Experience managing expatriate employees and international assignments.

For qualified candidates currently based in China, the company offers an overseas assignment structure that may include a 3-month overseas / 1-month home rotation
.

For candidates interested in long-term U.S. deployment, U.S. work visa sponsorship may be available
.

The successful candidate will be a strategic yet hands-on HR leader who can independently manage the full HR function while effectively bridging Chinese corporate leadership and the U.S. workforce
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced international HR professional to play a key leadership role in supporting the growth and localization of a global energy organization.

Compensation:
$119,000-$178,000 per year