We are looking for a proactive and highly organized HR Specialist to manage and support the full recruitment lifecycle while assisting with onboarding, HR operations, and employee communications.
This role requires excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese, as you will regularly communicate with candidates and team members from different countries and backgrounds.
🧩 ResponsibilitiesManage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating offers
Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and provide an excellent candidate experience
Coordinate interviews across multiple time zones
Support onboarding for new team members, including documentation, account setup coordination, and orientation
Maintain candidate pipelines and recruitment records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Work closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and role requirements
Draft and maintain job descriptions, interview guides, and HR documentation
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes
Assist with HR operations, internal communications, and employee engagement initiatives
Help improve recruitment processes and HR workflows as the company grows
2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Recruitment
Experience recruiting for technical roles (Software Engineers, Product, Design, QA, DevOps, etc.) is highly preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Ability to work independently in a fully remote team
Experience using ATS platforms and recruitment tools
Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), with excellent speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Comfortable conducting interviews, writing professional emails, and communicating with international candidates in both languages
Experience hiring for Web3, Blockchain, FinTech, or Startup companies
Experience with international hiring and remote teams
Familiarity with recruitment platforms such as:
LinkedIn
Ashby
Greenhouse
Experience coordinating interviews across different time zones
Basic understanding of employment contracts and contractor agreements
Experience organizing onboarding and employee documentation
Strong ownership and accountability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and team members
Passion for helping build a world-class remote team
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