We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. This role focuses on HR operations, compliance, employee relations, culture building, and internal policy development. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem solver, and strong communicator who can navigate complex HR challenges, handle conflict resolution, and drive team development. This person must be capable of owning responsibilities independently and executing decisions with maturity and resilience, while fostering a culture that aligns with DoraHacks' hacker-driven ethos.
Job Responsibilities
1. HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as global employment regulations, mitigating legal risks.
Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, and leave management.
Develop and implement internal policies on travel, leave, compensation, and performance management, ensuring a structured yet flexible work environment.
2. Cultural Development & Employee Relations
Champion the Hacker Culture—fostering an environment where autonomy, innovation, and rapid problem-solving thrive.
Translate DoraHacks' hacker-driven ethos into tangible employee experiences that reinforce company identity and mission.
Build a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring employees understand expectations and are empowered to take initiative.
Act as a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees, offering guidance on workplace challenges, interpersonal conflicts, and issue resolution.Mediate internal disputes and conflicts, ensuring a healthy and constructive work environment that encourages transparency and collaboration.
3. Compensation & Performance Management
Work closely with the CEO to design and implement performance-based incentive structures, including salary benchmarking, equity compensation strategies, and bonus frameworks.
Develop a performance review mechanism that drives continuous learning, improvement, and accountability across teams.
4. Manage and Grow The Company’s Talent Base for DoraHacks and Dora Ventures’ Future Recruiting
Requirements
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or technology company.
Fluent in spoken Mandarin is preferred (written skills not required).
Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws
Proven ability to handle problems in a fast-paced environment.
High resilience and adaptability—able to thrive in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and execution ability.
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At DoraHacks, we're on the lookout for an exceptional Senior HR Manager, preferably bilingual in Mandarin, to join our vibrant team in Palo Alto. If you’re passionate about shaping company culture while ensuring compliance and smooth HR operations, this might just be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you’ll be diving deep into the world of HR, handling everything from onboarding to performance management while also cultivating an empowering work environment that embodies our hacker-driven ethos. You'll become the go-to person for resolving employee concerns and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Your role also includes designing performance-based incentives that motivate our talented team and contributing to our overall strategy for growth. We're seeking a proactive self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. labor laws and the agility to navigate the dynamic challenges of a high-growth startup. With at least 5 years of HR experience, your ability to communicate effectively and solve problems will be crucial in helping us build a thriving future at DoraHacks. So, if you're ready to make an impact, contribute to our unique culture, and take your HR career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!
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