(Senior) HR & Administration Manager - Chinese speaker

Your mission

J oin Us at the Ground Level of Something Big
Are you ready to take part in building the future of clean energy from day one? As part of the global Sungrow family—one of the world’s leading providers of PV inverters and energy storage solutions—we are launching an exciting new subsidiary in Europe. This is more than just a job—it’s a unique opportunity to shape the foundation, culture, and direction of a new company with the stability of an industry leader behind you. If you’re looking for a dynamic role where your ideas and initiative truly matter, we invite you to be one of our first pioneers.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR & Admin Manager to lead the human resources function during the initial setup and scaling phase of our European software and energy operations. This role is critical for building foundational HR structures, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws, and attracting top talent across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Setup & Operations
· Establish core HR frameworks including local employment contracts, onboarding workflows, and internal HR policies in line with European/German labor regulations
· Build compliant HR processes covering employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, compensation, exit, etc.
· Set up or adapt HR systems (e.g., payroll, leave tracking, document management)

2. Talent Acquisition
· Act as the local hiring lead: work with hiring managers to define role scopes and recruitment plans
· Lead the recruitment process for both technical and non-technical roles
· Bring insights on the European talent market (especially in software/tech roles), salary benchmarking, and employer branding strategies

3. Compliance & Administration
· Ensure compliance with labor regulations, health insurance, taxes, work permits/visa sponsorship
· Coordinate with external payroll providers, legal, and admin vendors
· Support basic office administration during ramp-up (insurance, lease, vendor coordination)

Your profile

· 5+ years of hands-on HR generalist or HRBP experience, ideally in a high-growth or cross-border tech company
· Strong understanding of German and/or broader EU labor law and HR compliance requirements
· Proven ability to independently set up and run HR operations in a small/startup environment
· Experience hiring in the European market (Germany preferred); familiarity with job boards, recruitment agencies, and compensation practices
· Fluent in English and Chinese (minimum B2); fluent German is highly beneficial
· Strategic thinker with strong execution and people skills

Why us?

By joining us, you will:
Work at the strategic intersection of renewable energy and cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a multinational team, thrive in a flat and fast-paced culture, and play a part in driving meaningful, sustainable transformation.

About us

We are a green tech company with young creative minds.
We are fighting every day to make our mission happen – Clean Power for All !

With 650+GW of clean power presently installed worldwide, we are on the road to success!

Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems.

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