People Manager, China

Protecting and building a future shaped by original ideas, innovations, and creativity. From counterfeits and pirated content to fraudulent sites and unauthorized sellers, MarqVision provides an end-to-end brand integrity platform across e-commerce, social media and emerging AI platforms. Our AI-powered managed service platform for brand control and intelligence enables rapid, scalable enforcement so that brands can move faster, protect revenue, and preserve brand equity across every digital touchpoint. In a time when IP infringements pose an increasingly serious challenge, we believe that democratizing legal expertise and access to the latest in generative AI technology is critical for continuing to support the inventors, developers, and artists of the world who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality products. Founded by Harvard Law graduates in 2020, MarqVision recently raised Series B, bringing total funding to $89M, and is backed by Y Combinator, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), HSG (formerly Sequoia Capital China), Salesforce Ventures, Altos Ventures, DST Global Partners, and Softbank. Recognized with an LVMH Innovation Award and the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award in 2025, MarqVision continues to push boundaries in brand control, ensuring that innovation, creativity, and trust remain safeguarded in a rapidly evolving digital world. How You'll Make an Impact at MarqVision Serve as the lead HR partner for employees across China, owning and scaling People Operations with the primary office based in Shanghai Act as the HR business partner for managers across China, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development Build and implement HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and alignment with global standards Partner closely with the APAC People hub (based in Korea) to localize and implement People policies in China Drive hiring strategies and execution to support rapid growth from ~30 to 50+ employees Own and operate payroll processes with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely execution Oversee office operations and general affairs for the Shanghai office, creating an efficient and engaging workplace environment What You’ll Achieve Successfully scale the China organization from ~30 to 50+ employees with strong hiring outcomes and a high talent bar Establish stable and compliant HR and payroll operations across China Build and implement a scalable HR infrastructure that supports continued growth Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, minimizing operational and legal risks Strengthen alignment between the China team and global People strategies Improve employee experience and engagement across the China organization Create a well-managed and efficient workplace environment in the Shanghai office Skills You’ll Need to Bring Strong experience across HR functions including People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and HR administration Hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll processes in China Solid understanding of China labor laws, social insurance, and tax regulations Experience working in a global company or collaborating closely with international stakeholders Ability to operate in a standalone role with high ownership and accountability Proven ability to build and implement HR processes from the ground up Strong execution skills with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution Strong proficiency in English, with the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders Nice to Have Experience in a fast-growing startup or high-growth tech environment Experience supporting or scaling organizations with 100+ employees Prior experience as a standalone HR or first HR hire in a region or office Familiarity with HRIS, p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)