Salary
≈ $26k – $62k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Shanghai)
Seniority
Staff · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Watts Water Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Watts Water Technologies is a manufacturer of plumbing, heating and water quality products headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, making valves, backflow preventers, drains, water heaters and boilers, radiant heating and filtration systems. Founded in 1874 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it runs manufacturing and distribution sites in the US, Canada, Germany, France, Denmark and China, including Menomonee Falls, Fort Worth, Hutchinson, Vernon, Landau and Ningbo. Hiring covers assemblers, foundry and maintenance mechanics, embedded and manufacturing engineers, distribution center supervisors, regional sales managers, procurement and finance staff.
Watts is seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant HR Manager to join the APMEA regional HR team. This role will act as a strategic partner to the Commercial teams, providing full-scope HR support across China and Southeast Asia. In addition, the role will be responsible for driving talent acquisition excellence, employer branding and talent development initiatives across the region.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
HR Business Partner
- Serve as a trusted HRBP to the China and SEA Commercial teams, deeply understanding business needs and providing tailored HR solutions.
- Partner with business leaders on organizational design, talent review, team engagement and succession planning to enhance team effectiveness.
- Manage employee relations matters, including onboarding, transfers, and exit interviews, fostering a positive work environment.
- Manage monthly payroll processing and disbursement for the SEA region
- Administer local statutory and supplemental benefits programs for the SEA region, conducting market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness
Employer Branding & Campus Hire
- Develop and execute China employer branding strategies to enhance the company's visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
- Lead the annual campus recruitment program, including target university selection, info sessions, interviews, and offer management.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key universities to establish a pipeline of management trainees and interns.
Regional Talent Development
- Coordinate with global, regional and local HR team to well implement targeted talent development programs.
- Monitor the progress of high-potential employees and evaluate the effectiveness of development initiatives to ensure a strong return on talent investment.
- Assist in driving talent review process, partnering with business leaders to identify high-potentials, assess succession readiness, and build a robust talent pipeline.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 8+ yearsof HR experience in HRBP or Talent Acquisition field, with a good understanding of core HR functions and processes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and cultures
- High level of self-discipline, strong sense of ownership, and can-do attitude
- Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple priorities
- Fluent in English both written and spoken to handle cross-border communications
- HR project management experience is preferred
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
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