Human Resources Specialist

Preferred by Nature • Full-time • Remote (Chao Yang Qu, Asia, CN) • 1w ago

Are you a people-focused HR professional with a strong recruitment background and deep understanding of the local China context? Do you enjoy connecting mission-driven organisations with the right talent and supporting people development in meaningful ways? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.

What you can expect:

Preferred by Nature is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to strengthen our recruitment efforts and people practices in China and the wider Asia region. In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment processes, build strong talent pipelines using local platforms and networks, and support learning and development initiatives. You will also handle local HR administration, ensuring compliance with labour laws and internal policies. Working closely with hiring managers and global HR colleagues, you will play a key role in attracting and retaining talent that supports our mission for people, nature, and the climate.

Working with us is never a routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

Managing full-cycle recruitment for China-based roles.

Developing proactive sourcing strategies and maintaining strong talent pipelines.

Partnering with hiring managers on recruitment planning and selection.

Coordinating and supporting global learning and training activities, including onboarding and internal programmes.

Supporting development, maintenance, and tracking of learning resources and participation.

Ensuring compliant and accurate local HR administration.

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

Build a strong understanding of recruitment, onboarding, and learning processes at Preferred by Nature.

Support recruitment activities while assisting with coordination of global training and onboarding initiatives.

Become familiar with learning platforms, tools, and internal HR systems.

Within six months, you will:

Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles in China.

Actively support delivery and coordination of global and regional learning and development activities.

Track learning participation, maintain records, and support continuous improvement of learning processes.

Within twelve months, you will:

Act as a trusted People and Talent partner for recruitment and learning support in China.

Contribute to planning and improvement of global learning initiatives and onboarding experiences.

Confidently manage local HR administration and contribute to wider P&T improvements.

Important that you:

Have a university degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

Bring at least 5 years of experience in recruitment, ideally with exposure to L&D and HR operations.

Have experience working in the sustainability and/or NGO sector.

Are fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong communication skills.

Are familiar with local recruitment platforms and tools in China.

Are organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a multicultural environment.

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

Have experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems.

Are familiar with competency frameworks and assessment methodologies.

Have regional Asia recruitment exposure.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

Global work culture

High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.

An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.

Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development

Potential future international travel opportunities

A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment

Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your application, including salary expectations by latest 20 February 2026 via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.