HR Specialist UK (Chinese Speaker)

• Kody is seeking a HR Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. As we expand our European footprint, this role will be pivotal in driving our growth across the UK & EU. We are looking for a professional, adaptable, and hands-on HR practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building teams from the ground up
• This role is a dynamic blend of Talent Acquisition (TA) and People Operations. You will manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle-from screening top candidates, and managing reference checks to driving seamless onboarding, everyday HR routines, and conducting thoughtful off-boarding talks
• Manage the full interview process end-to-end, ensuring a smooth, responsive, and positive candidate experience
• Lead the onboarding and orientation process for new joiners across the UK and EU to ensure seamless integration
• Handle daily HR administration, including employee record maintenance and basic payroll/benefits coordination
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding company policies, leave, and workplace support
• Ensure local HR compliance with UK employment laws and basic European labor regulations
• Manage the end-to-end offboarding process, including exit documentation and asset recovery coordination

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• £1,000 annual learning and development allowance
• £200 once-off budget to make your home office set-up comfy
• +1 bonus day per year to be taken on an occasion of your choosing
• 25 days of holiday per year that increases to 27 after two years of service
• Work from abroad for part of the year (subject to tax laws and customer needs)
• Remote first and flexible working, with an option to work from our office in a WeWork in Shoreditch (completely optional)

Familiarity with UK employment laws and Right to Work (RTW) processes (knowledge of EU labor standards is a plus)Hands-on experience conducting candidate screening interviews and managing end-to-end recruitment pipelinesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills3+ years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations roles (preferably in a fast-paced or start-up environment)