HR Data Coordinator | Mandarin/Cantonese Preferred

HR Data Coordinator (Mandarin / Cantonese) | Financial Services | NYC (Onsite)Location & ScheduleNew York City (Midtown)Fully onsiteStandard U.S. working hours with occasional flexibility for global collaborationWere partnering with a leading, highly regarded financial services firm to hire an HR Data Coordinator to join their team in New York City.This is a unique opportunity to support a high-impact data initiative within a collaborative, detail-driven environment, while working cross-functionally with global teams.The RoleThis position sits within a people-focused function supporting a large-scale data curation and mapping project. Youll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, organization, and integrity of employee data while partnering closely with internal stakeholders.Important to note: This is not a translation-focused role. The majority of day-to-day work is in English and centered around data accuracy and operations. Mandarin/Cantonese is needed for occasional use cases, such as working with Chinese-language names or supporting communication with a Hong Kong-based team.Global CollaborationPartner regularly with colleagues in Hong Kong on shared workflows and data initiativesParticipate in cross-time-zone communication (primarily early mornings, not overnight work)Flexibility for occasional off-hours calls while maintaining a standard U.S.-based scheduleLaptop provided to support communication outside of the office when neededKey ResponsibilitiesSupport ongoing HR data mapping and curation projectsAccurately input, organize, and maintain employee data across systemsIdentify and resolve duplicate or inconsistent data entriesAssist with data validation and quality control effortsWork with Chinese-language data when needed (e.g., extracting and standardizing names into English formats)Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracyContribute to broader process improvement and data integrity initiativesWhat Were Looking ForWorking proficiency with Mandarin or Cantonese (particularly written) and comfort using it in a professional setting is requiredStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion and maturityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working across time zones and with global teamsPositive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learnNice to HaveExposure to HR, operations, or data-related workFamiliarity with HR systems or data management processesPrior experience working with Chinese-language documents or dataWhy This RoleHigh visibility within a top-tier financial services environmentOpportunity to work on a meaningful, long-term data initiativeExposure to global teams and cross-functional collaborationStrong mentorship and development within a structured team