People & Culture Specialist

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’Ll Do

We are seeking a human resources generalist to join our growing team in APAC, which currently includes approximately 40 employees across five countries. Based out of our new Shanghai office, you will manage talent acquisition and people operations for this region, and support the APAC People & Culture leader on the design and delivery of talent programs. 

Talent Acquisition

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for middle to junior open positions in the APAC region, serving as a talent advisor for hiring managers, sourcing, and interviewing prospective candidates, and managing offers.
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to engage top talent through multiple local channels.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience, serving as a subject matter expert to candidates and internal partners alike. Oversee candidate and interview experiences from initial communication through onboarding.
• Manage campus recruiting and the experience for internship programs, including organizing events and career fairs.
• Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team in the US to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to recruitment efforts.

Hr Operations

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee data for APAC employees.
• Process local payroll.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding in our systems.
• Partner with our third-party provider on immigration cases, as needed.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for employee benefits and compensation concerns.
• Develop and update local employment policies, such as employee handbooks, labor contracts, and benefits documents.

Must Haves

• 1-3 years of HR generalist experience, including talent acquisition and operations in the fashion, entertainment, or startup sectors
• Experience with local administration of HRIS, payroll, and benefits.
• Knowledge of local employment law in China and the ability to research requirements for other APAC locations.
• Exceptionally organized and proactive, with demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to unite diverse perspectives towards common goals.
• Passionate, creative, and intellectually curious

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We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information.

Please Note:

• All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
• Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
• We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.

If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com

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