Assistant Manager HR (Shanghai, SH, CN)

Purpose: This role serves as a hands‑on Retail HR Business Partner, working closely with retail leaders and store teams to deliver end‑to‑end HR support that strengthens talent development, workforce effectiveness, and employee experience across assigned stores. It also plays a key role in new store openings and capability building, ensuring HR policies and programs are effectively implemented and continuously enhanced. Key Responsibilities: 1. Retail HR Business Partnering Act as the primary HR partner for assigned retail districts and stores, delivering timely, business‑aligned HR solutions. Coach Store Managers on core people leadership capabilities, including workforce planning, employee engagement and ER risk prevention. Analyze key HR metrics, identify trends and provide data‑driven insights to support business decisions. Manage store‑level HR matters and support sensitive employee cases independently. 2. Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Partner with Retail leadership on workforce planning, hiring demand forecasting , managing store PEX while improving people productivity . Work closely with Retail TA and the business to define talent profiles and ensure hiring quality and efficiency. Lead HR support for new store openings to ensure staffing plans are delivered on time 3. Employee Experience & Engagement Oversee key employee lifecycle processes to ensure a seamless experience, while maintaining compliance with local labor requirements. Ensure the quality and accuracy of core employee information to support decision-making and operational effectiveness. Identify engagement challenges through employee feedback, turnover trends and store observations; partner with leaders to drive targeted action plans. Facilitate clear and timely communication of company initiatives and HR programs to enhance employee understanding and alignment. 4. Performance management & Talent Development Drive effective implementation of performance management processes across assigned districts and stores. Support Retail leadership in conducting talent reviews, succession planning and in fostering continuous talent development. Provide HR insights and solutions to drive talent movement and development to build up key positions’ talent pipeline . 5. Project Support & others <l