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Overview.ai is a full-stack AI computer vision company deploying GPU-powered cameras and edge inference systems on production lines globally. The company is scaling rapidly across North America, APAC, and Europe, and needs to build a world-class HR function to support this growth.
You will serve as Global HR Operations & Compliance Lead, reporting to the Head of Global Recruiting. This is a hands-on leadership role managing 1–2 direct reports (China and Taiwan teams) with high autonomy and direct access to company leadership. You will own the design and execution of HR infrastructure that scales across multiple countries and geographies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own employment compliance across all countries of operation; identify and close compliance gaps
- Lead HR operations for the China team, partnering with a Shanghai-based HR & Admin Manager on day-to-day execution
- Design and build scalable HR processes for onboarding, offboarding, contracts, leave management, payroll inputs, and performance management across countries
- Develop a global policy framework and handbook with country-specific addenda
- Partner on new country market entry, including entity vs. EOR decisions and employment setup
- Serve as the primary resource for managers on employee relations, performance issues, and policy questions
- Maintain accurate, reportable, and audit-ready employee data, contracts, and records
- Manage relationships with EOR, payroll, benefits, and employment counsel vendors
This role requires 15–40% travel depending on location (15% if hybrid from San Francisco HQ).
Requirements:
- 5+ years of HR experience with hands-on ownership of compliance and HR operations
- Direct China HR experience, including labor contracts, social insurance and housing fund, and local labor law
- Global HR compliance experience across multiple countries (employment law, contracts, statutory benefits)
- US HR compliance across federal and multi-state requirements
- Proven track record building HR processes or programs from scratch at a scaling company
- Hands-on executor mindset, not advisory-only
- Ability to work effectively across time zones with teams in Asia and Europe
Strong Preferences:
- APAC HR experience beyond China (Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Korea)
- EMEA HR compliance experience
- Experience with EOR and PEO models and entity setup decisions
- Mandarin proficiency
- Background in manufacturing, hardware, or companies with field-deployed employees
