HRBP Director, Product & Engineering

OKX•San Jose, CA

19d

About The Position

This role is key to scaling and supporting high-performing teams. As a strategic HR partner, you’ll collaborate with leadership on engagement, talent development, diversity, and performance management while enhancing the employee experience. Using data and creativity, you’ll drive organizational growth and help build a world-class People & Product team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressive HRBP experience, ideally supporting Product and Engineering teams in tech, fintech, or financial services.
Demonstrated success leading and developing HRBP teams or HR sub-functions.
Deep expertise across multiple HR domains, including employment law, total rewards, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, and performance enablement.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence, coach, and collaborate effectively across all levels — from individual contributors to C-suite leaders.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence and sound judgment.
Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-cultural sensitivity and a strong partnership mindset.
Strategic thinker who is hands-on, data-driven, and solution-oriented.
High integrity, adaptability, and commitment to building an inclusive, transparent, and performance-driven culture.
Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global, high-growth tech or fintech organization.
Passion for crypto, blockchain, and the future of financial innovation.
Prior exposure to global mobility, M&A integration, or rapid-scale environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, providing guidance on company policies, core values, and HR programs — including compensation, benefits, and compliance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HRBP team, ensuring strong partnership, scalable HR support, and consistency across regions.
Partner closely with senior leadership to design and execute people strategies that enable organizational growth, scalability, and long-term success.
Develop and implement programs that elevate the employee experience — with a strong focus on talent development, career progression, engagement, and retention.
Coach and empower managers to lead with empathy and accountability, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous feedback, and recognition while ensuring alignment with legal and ethical standards.
Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives to ensure the right structures, capabilities, and talent are in place to achieve business goals.
Oversee and continuously refine the employee handbook and culture playbook to reflect evolving company values, global standards, and regulatory requirements.
Drive the performance management cycle — including goal setting, calibration, and feedback — to build a culture of continuous improvement and career growth.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding teams to strengthen our reputation as a top employer and attract world-class talent.
Analyze employee engagement data and people metrics to identify key trends and translate insights into actionable strategies that improve organizational health and employee satisfaction.