HR Business Partner

About Us Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes sovereignty and provenance of AI, ensuring security, equity, and accessibility for all users. Backed by top investors in AI and crypto, including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI continues to push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ leading tech innovators and research institutions, such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap. Learn more at saharalabs.ai . Our Vision To create a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all through democratizing access to AI resources and ensuring sovereignty of AI assets. Our Values Impact First, No Excuses Think Big, Act Fast, Every Day is Day 1 Speak Up, Build Better Integrity Always, Zero Compromise Own it, Raise the Bar Resilience Wins the Race About the Role Our People & Culture Team is looking for an experienced bi-lingual HRBP to help shape the future of our remote-first, global organization. This role blends strategic HR leadership with Operations to align with business goals while fostering a positive employee experience through HR best practices, organizational development, employee relations, and growth initiatives. Responsibilities Be a trusted resource for employees, managers, and leadership providing guidance on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and performance management Partner with the leadership team to forecast headcount planning, identify opportunities for individual growth, performance management, and lead the annual review cycle process Design effective organizational structures, optimize roles and responsibilities, and facilitate change management initiatives Work alongside the Global Recruitment team to develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits that attract and retain top talent Champion initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, promote employee engagement, and enhance organizational effectiveness while furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion Manage the HRIS systems, while guiding Operations team members to support maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations Develop HR policies and procedures that align with Sahara AI’s values Build collaboration and communication amongst globally distributed team members to cultivate a sense of teamwork within the remote workforce. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or as an HR Business Partner, ideally in a high-growth, remote-first, and/or global tech environment, including 2-3 years managing a team (Web3, AI, or deep tech industry experience is a plus) Proficiency in both written and spoken Mandarin and English is required Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization Strong understanding of remote-first working practices and managing a global HR compliance presence Proven track record of building and scaling people programs and HR teams Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Note: Highly preferred that this person is in Pacific Time What We Offer | Shape the future of AI and Blockchain with a global team of industry experts ⚙️ | Work closely with pioneering AI companies and startups | Competitive compensation | Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and vacation time | Opportunity for career growth and high impact