Monster Jobs in Usa

Senior Employee Relations

Culver City, CA

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers. POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

As a Senior Employee Relations, you will serve as a trusted partner in building and maintaining a positive, fair, and legally compliant workplace culture across POP MART’s fast-growing North American operations. You will provide hands-on support in employee relations investigations, corrective action processes, conflict resolution, coaching managers, and driving consistency in policy and culture expectations.

This role plays a critical part in risk mitigation, ensuring our employment practices reflect both legal compliance and our values of integrity, collaboration, and respect. This position is in-person and will work out of POP MART's North American headquarters in Los Angeles 5 days per week.

What You Will Achieve

• Lead fair, thorough, and timely internal investigations into employee concerns, complaints, misconduct allegations, and policy violations.
• Support the management of employee performance issues, coaching managers through documentation, progressive discipline processes, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Operations teams to assess ER risk, propose solutions, and execute remediation plans.
• Collaborate in the development, roll-out, and maintenance of HR policies and standard operating procedures across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Act as a resource to managers by advising on conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Track ER trends, produce case reporting, and provide insights to identify training needs and organizational risk areas.
• Develop a case management system to maintain strong case documentation standards that support decision-making and legal defensibility.
• Facilitate and/or support training sessions for managers on topics such as investigations, time-keeping and attendance, workplace conduct, and progressive discipline.
• Assist with compliance-related audits and reporting as needed, ensuring alignment with federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
• Build trusted working relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality and high ethical standards.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated experience in employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour) and familiarity with Canadian or Mexican labor frameworks is a plus.
• Strong interviewing, documentation, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to confidently coach and influence managers and leaders at all levels.
• Proven success navigating high-volume ER issues in a fast-paced, multi-location environment (retail preferred).
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (WorkDay preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong integrity, discretion, and commitment to handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive compensation packages including: 401(k), health insurance, PTO, paid sick leave, and family leave.
• Monthly appreciation gifts featuring the latest POP MART collectibles.
• Career growth through cross-functional exposure, professional development, and international HR learning opportunities.
• A vibrant and collaborative culture in a rapidly expanding global retail organization.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

IP Legal Counsel

Location: Culver City, CA (On-site)

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

As we rapidly expand in the USA market, we are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial transactions to join our USA regional legal team. As IP is at the core of our business, this role will play a pivotal part in supporting the development, protection, and strategic use of the company's creative assets and business development in the USA and globally.

What You Will Achieve

• Provide legal advice on IP matters including trademarks, copyrights, domain names, trade secrets, and various commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee IP-related agreements, such as licensing, sponsorship, partnership, joint development, NDAs, clearance, and other commercial agreements including vendor agreements, merchandising agreements, distribution agreements, SaaS agreements, etc.
• Monitor and assess potential IP risks, counterfeit threats, and infringements online and offline.
• Monitor and handle IP disputes, enforcement actions, and dispute resolution matters in coordination with external counsel.
• Conduct due diligence and advise on IP aspects of M&A, investment, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate, and oversee commercial agreements with domestic and international business partners to ensure IP protection.
• Liaise with external counsel, judicial and enforcement authorities (e.g., Customs) to safeguard IP rights and crack down infringement activities.
• Collaborate closely with business team and other teams to align IP strategy with commercialization goals.
• Conduct internal trainings and establish SOP on IP compliance and best practices across various departments.
• Manage and maintain IP management documentation and portfolio.
• Assist Marketing, Licensing, Retail, and Operations departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

What You Will Need

• JD, LLM or equivalent legal degree; licensed to practice law in at least one state of USA; minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IP law, preferably in a multinational company or law firm.
• Experience in retail industry is desirable.
• Experience with USPTO, WIPO, and regulatory authorities is highly appreciated.
• Strong commercial and contractual drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Native or at least excellent command of English is a must; professional proficiency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, Chinese) is a plus.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, detail-oriented, business-minded, and solution-driven.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working across jurisdictions and time zones.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About The Job

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Junior Recruiter to join our team. In this role, you will support our US Staff Augmentation Business, with a primary focus on serving clients located on the East Coast. As part of our growth strategy, Arcadis aims to strengthen our current presence in this region and expand operations across the United States.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be primarily responsible for recruiting engineering professional services personnel for staff augmentation assignments at client sites.

Role accountabilities:

• The recruiter will drive full lifecycle recruiting to meet the talent needs of the business and exercise judgment for engagement, screening, placement and management of candidates at our Client sites using broadly defined practices and policies under minimal supervision. While this position will recruit for a variety of positions, there is a particular emphasis on technical recruiting for the Life Sciences industries. Examples of disciplines to be engaged will include but are not limited to: Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Schedulers, Project Management, CQV Engineers, I&C Engineers, Automation Engineers, Project Controls Engineers, etc.
• Use the most efficient, cost-effective candidate sources to fill positions, including, but not limited to: searches and posting using various career posting websites such as LinkedIn, Monster, Arcadis Careers Website, Arcadis database, referrals from existing Arcadis Operations and Staff Augmentation personnel, participation in job fairs and industry conferences/users groups, direct sourcing and other network referrals.
• Develop & manage the Arcadis Database of candidates and Clients to ensure candidate and Client information is readily accessible and up-to-date.
• Actively manage existing candidate and or Client relationships through personal communication and regular reporting.
• Identify, communicate and use cost-effective alternative sources to identify candidates and Clients where possible.
• Support special projects and other tasks as required.
• Update and manage ATS setup, requisitions templates, email templates, and other recruiting resources.
• Assist with managing and updating the company recruiting process and materials with a focus on our future growth
• Developing different lines of communication with prospective employees through email, LinkedIn messaging and phone calls
• Assist in proactively identifying both active and passive candidates through creative channel searches such as ATS searches, college boards, job fairs, etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a HR or Talent Acquisition Qualification.
• Must be highly motivated, responsive to change, pro-active, strong decision-maker and willing to take on new challenges.
• Ability to place candidates throughout the East Coast, and support work outside the region, as necessary.
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific job roles, skills, and qualifications.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and other HR software.
• Team Player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess strong writing and communication skills, outstanding presentation and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of achieving recruitment goals and targets.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.