People & Culture Experienced Trainee

 Dalian - MGG 

About the Role

We are looking for an internationally minded, high-potential professional to join our 24-month People & Culture development program.

This is an accelerated development opportunity designed for experienced hires. No specific academic discipline is required, and candidates are not expected to come from a traditional HR background. We explicitly welcome applicants from STEM, data analytics, engineering, information systems, consulting, business analysis, talent acquisition and other professional fields.

You will begin by developing an integrated understanding of P&C processes, policies, documentation, data and HRIS workflows. Through cross-functional projects, practical AI applications, business exposure and management communication, you will progressively build broad-based P&C capability.

We expect you to transfer the experience, structured thinking and digital capability developed in your previous career into a P&C environment and develop, over 24 months, toward broader independent HR responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

P&C Processes and Operating Model

• Review and continuously improve P&C management processes, policies, SOPs, forms, internal documentation and HRIS workflows;
• Establish clear connections between processes, policies, systems, data and process ownership;
• Identify process gaps, duplication, manual activities, unclear accountability and potential risks;
• Partner with P&C, business and other functional stakeholders to improve process standardization, digitalization and effectiveness;
• Track stakeholder adoption and ensure that improvement projects translate into sustained implementation.

P&C Projects and AI Application

• Participate in HRIS, workflow, people analytics and other cross-functional P&C projects;
• Apply AI, automation and digital tools to improve the quality and efficiency of research, analysis, processes and professional deliverables;
• Translate complex or ambiguous issues into clear objectives, analytical frameworks, action plans and deliverables;
• Validate AI- and technology-generated outputs, with appropriate attention to data quality, privacy, information security and human oversight;
• Evaluate the practical improvement created by digital tools rather than focusing only on technical features.

Analytics and Professional Communication

• Collect, structure and analyze people, organization and relevant business data;
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities through data and process analysis;
• Translate complex information into clear, concise, professional and decision-oriented materials;
• Adapt communication to the needs of different audiences and stakeholder levels;
• Support talent reviews, executive recruitment, organizational analysis and other priority P&C initiatives.

P&C and Business Capability Development

• Build a structured foundation across employee relations, compensation, recruitment, learning and development, talent management and other P&C disciplines;
• Participate progressively in business meetings, talent discussions and organizational topics under the guidance of an experienced mentor;
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between the business model, operating priorities, organizational capability and talent requirements;
• Collaborate across P&C specialist areas to translate business needs into appropriate people and organization actions;
• Take on increasingly complex projects, talent topics or business-support responsibilities as capability develops;
• Build independent and professional P&C judgment while supporting business priorities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Typically three or more years of full-time professional experience;
• Overseas education, international work experience or other meaningful cross-cultural exposure;
• Bachelor’s degree or above in any discipline;
• Strong Chinese and professional working English;
• Evidence of independently owning a project, workstream or process and delivering an actual outcome;
• Strong structured-thinking, problem-solving and information-synthesis capabilities;
• Proficiency in using AI tools, supported by at least one concrete example of applying AI in a real work context;
• The ability to validate AI-enabled outputs and an understanding of data privacy, information security and responsible use;
• Willingness to build P&C expertise from foundational process, policy, documentation, data and system work;
• A credible and sustained interest in building a long-term career in People & Culture.

Attributes We Value

• High learning agility and the ability to develop a systemic understanding of unfamiliar subjects quickly;
• Genuine curiosity about emerging technology, AI, business change and organizational development;
• A grounded, practical and detail-conscious approach to work;
• Resilience and the ability to maintain momentum through ambiguity, resistance, iteration and change;
• A proactive, open and approachable style, with the ability to build trust across different backgrounds and organizational levels;
• Calm confidence and maturity when engaging with senior leaders;
• The ability to form an independent point of view while listening carefully and adjusting conclusions based on evidence;
• Sensitivity to people, organizational dynamics and professional ethics.

Backgrounds We Welcome

We actively welcome candidates from a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Computer science, data science, statistics and mathematics;
• Engineering, automation and industrial engineering;
• Information systems and business analytics;
• Artificial intelligence and digital disciplines;
• Management consulting, strategy and project management;
• Economics, psychology and behavioral science;
• Executive recruitment, talent intelligence and executive search;
• Human resources and other fields that demonstrate strong learning agility and development potential.

A traditional HR background, manufacturing experience, experience with a specific HRIS platform or any particular academic major is not required.

What the Program Offers

During the 24-month development period, you will receive:

• Ongoing mentoring from an experienced P&C leader;
• Exposure to real P&C process, system, data and talent projects;
• Learning and project experience across different P&C disciplines;
• Progressive exposure to business and senior-stakeholder topics;
• Opportunities to apply AI, data and digital tools in real organizational settings;
• Formal development reviews, feedback and readiness assessments.

Following the program, potential career direction will be evaluated based on individual performance, demonstrated readiness, professional strengths, business needs and available opportunities.

Potential pathways may include HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, P&C Projects, People Analytics, Talent Management, HRIS or another P&C professional role.

The program does not constitute a guarantee of a particular position or promotion outcome.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means more than completing process and documentation reviews. It includes:

• Building a systemic understanding of the P&C operating model and business environment;
• Converting fragmented information into clear and maintainable processes and knowledge structures;
• Applying AI and data to real problems and producing verifiable improvement;
• Taking projects beyond analysis and recommendation through to stakeholder adoption;
• Developing professional, independent and commercially aware P&C judgment;
• Building credibility with both P&C colleagues and business stakeholders;
• Demonstrating readiness to take on broader P&C responsibility within 24 months.