Sr. Director, People Operations

Responsibilities ·        This role will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy, plans and programs in support of the organization’s strategic plan, specifically in the areas of talent management, employee engagement, recruitment and retention, performance management, training and professional development, compensation and total rewards, succession planning, and diversity, equity and inclusion ·        This role will serve a pivotal role in fostering and enabling NIO’s core values and culture ·        Plan, lead, direct and coordinate the HR programs, policies, processes, activities, and staff of the Human Resource function, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with the organization’s strategic direction and values ·        Consult with key business leaders on organization effectiveness issues for current state and future growth development ·        Support people managers to develop their team members through career path discussions, training, and innovative work experiences ·        Leverage expertise in change management and large-scale program management to ensure initiatives are aligned with business strategy, have adequate executive sponsorship to be successful, take into account organizational capacity, and are otherwise set up for success ·        Develop forward-looking strategies and approaches to staffing models, recruiting, retention and employee engagement that enhance NIO’s competitiveness in a dynamic talent market ·        Provide confidential, objective and trustworthy support to leaders and managers across the organization on all matters related to HR and employee relations ·        Drive and enhance an effective performance management process and program that links individual performance to the company’s strategic goals and plans, supports leaders and managers in fostering a culture of coaching and real-time feedback, and inspires trust, growth and accountability to personal and collective shared success ·        Ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations ·        Effectively collaborate with Global HR Team in HQ and other countries  ·        Perform other duties as required    
 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or other related disciplines, or equivalent related experience
• 15+ years of combined human resource management and leadership experience required
• Demonstrated experience in all HR functional areas including leadership development, instructional/curriculum design; large-scale program design, development and delivery; team development; coaching and mentoring program management; and a solid understanding of the intersectionality of leadership development programs with talent management processes
• Experience leading complex, organization-wide initiatives and experience with high grow companies
• Experience overseeing management of compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent management, training and development, performance management, recruitment, and succession planning
• Brings an experience toolbox that has breadth and depth
• Must have the ability to build personal credibility and impact through influencing others, leading people and communicating clearly and have positive, collaborative internal relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills are critical
• Should have experience, ease and proficiency presenting to large and small groups, facilitate senior leader conversation, reaching consensus and arriving at clear decisions
• Experience creating and tracking metrics to measure the success of programs
• Demonstrated strong business acumen and judgment, acute problem-solving skills, and commitment internal customer satisfaction
• Verbal/Written Mandarin Skills is a plus

About NIO    NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive and convenient power solutions, innovative Battery as a Service (BaaS) program, and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater flagship premium electric SUV, in China in June 2018, and its variant, the 6-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018 and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO officially launched the EC6, a 5-seater premium electric coupe SUV, in December