Hongxi LI
Palo Alto
Summary
Global strategic HR leader with 15 years of experience in multinational corporations across APAC and AMER regions. Spearheaded global HR operations, digital transformation, and HR strategy in complex environments. Expertise in compensation and benefits, HR compliance, employee relations, and cross-border mobility. Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives and navigate regulatory landscapes in over 20 countries.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, HR Operations
Tencent
04.2023 - Current
- Lead HR operations across the Americas, overseeing regional HR processes, payroll centralization, and compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws
- Streamlined Americas payroll processes and centralized into global frameworks. Optimized regional HR operations processes to enhance standardization and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw employee relations cases, workforce restructuring initiatives, and managed regional HR vendor partnerships to ensure compliance and support business objectives.
- Managed Americas Management Committee operations and regional leadership meetings organization
- Developed employee engagement strategies, including all-hands meetings and year-end events across North America to foster a collaborative workplace culture.
Senior Manager, Global HR Operations
bilibili
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Built and launched bilibili’s overseas HRSSC framework, supporting operations in Japan, Korea, and 6 Southeast Asian countries.
- Partnered with business leaders as HRBP for international business units to support entity setups and execute global expansion strategies.
- Designed global mobility and immigration policies, facilitating relocation, cross-cultural training, and expatriate benefits.
- Managed end-to-end HR operations across multiple countries, encompassing employee services, data compliance, process optimization, and vendor management.
Sr. Manager, Global HR Operations & HRBP
DIDI Chuxing
Beijing
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Established HRSSC service model for DiDi’s international business, centralizing local HR operations into shared service center to enhance efficiency.
- for international operations, transitioning local HR functions to a centralized shared services structure.
- Designed HRSSC service scope and managed global HR lifecycle operations delivery (onboarding to offboarding, payroll, data management). Deployed HR technologies—system integration, APIs, e-signature, and chatbots—to streamline workflows, minimize repetitive tasks, and boost operational efficiency.
- Acted as HRBP for the Global Leadership Trainee Program, supporting hiring, talent development, performance management, and cross-country rotations.
- A leading Chinese mobility and transportation technology company
People Partner, North China / Manager, HR Programs & Operations, Greater China
WeWork
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided HR business partnership for North China region, aligning talent strategies with business objectives to support organizational goals.
- Managed HR programs such as flexible benefits design, employer branding, workforce restructuring, and Workday localization to enhance employee engagement and operational effectiveness.
Senior Analyst, HR Shared Services, APAC
Kennametal Asia
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Led key regional projects including ADP payroll implementation in 9 countries and China time & attendance system rollout.
- Drove annual compensation planning, salary reviews, and market analysis across APAC.
- Managed HR operations across 10 APAC countries, ensuring seamless payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compliance.
Sr. C&B Specialist, APAC
Husky Injection Molding Systems
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed payroll, tax, and benefits for 8 North Asia countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations and accurate expatriate compensation.
- Led implementation of PeopleSoft HRIS and Platinum payroll systems, streamlining HR processes and enhancing data accuracy.
Education
Master - Business Administration
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
China06.2011
Bachelor - Human Resource Management
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
China06.2009
Skills
- Cross-Regional Leadership
- Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Global HR Operations
- HR Compliance & Employee Relations
- Vendor & Project Management
- HR Digital Transformation
Timeline
Senior Manager, HR Operations
Tencent
04.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Global HR Operations
bilibili
06.2022 - 04.2023
Sr. Manager, Global HR Operations & HRBP
DIDI Chuxing
04.2021 - 06.2022
People Partner, North China / Manager, HR Programs & Operations, Greater China
WeWork
01.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Analyst, HR Shared Services, APAC
Kennametal Asia
01.2015 - 12.2018
Sr. C&B Specialist, APAC
Husky Injection Molding Systems
09.2010 - 01.2015
Master - Business Administration
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
Bachelor - Human Resource Management
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics