Senior People Operations Specialist
Airwallex
Location
CN - Shanghai
Employment Type
Full time
Department
People & TalentPeople Operations
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
Attributes We Value
We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.
You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.
As part of the People Operations team, you will collaborate closely with global and regional colleagues to deliver high-quality support to our employees and streamline business workflows worldwide. We are looking for a self-starter and independent thinker with exceptional analytical and communication skills, capable of handling sensitive and confidential information within a rapidly evolving organization.
You are:
Action-oriented, consistently driving tangible outcomes.
Success-driven and accountable for delivering key results.
A collaborative team player, working effectively across diverse functions and cultures.
Skilled at synthesizing complex information and communicating it simply and effectively.
Job Responsibilities:
Ensure efficient HR operations and project delivery according to policies and standards.
Take ownership of solutions, including general inquiries and policy explanations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with SLA targets.
Manage HRIS tasks efficiently.
Guarantee operational compliance with legal regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Provide expert input and support to local and global people partners, including system guidance, policies, and services.
Participate in the implementation and improvement of HRIS, including involvement in specific projects.
Maintain and timely update workflow documents as a process owner.
Collaborate closely with People Partners and other stakeholders to continuously enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Perform other tasks as assigned by leaders.
What you bring:
1-4 years of experience, preferably with a fast-growing tech startup, financial services, Shared Services, and/or experience in a high-growth environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Comfortable with fast-paced environments and occasional overtime during events.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
Data-driven mind is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Equal opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary. If you are approached by someone claiming to represent Airwallex, please verify with our team.