HR Manager / Supervisor

About MGI Tech

MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a subsidiary of the BGI Group, is dedicated to making healthcare more effective and affordable. Leveraging proprietary technology, MGI develops and manufactures cutting-edge genetic sequencing platforms, automation systems, consumables, and reagents to advance life sciences, clinical diagnostics, and healthcare.

Our multi-omics platforms—including genetic sequencing and liquid handling—support real-time, comprehensive, and long-term healthcare solutions. MGI’s mission is to deliver advanced tools that enable the future of precision medicine.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager / Supervisor to support our growing operations in MGI Latvia. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to business leaders and a hands-on HR professional capable of managing the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Partnership & Strategic Alignment

• Partner with team leaders to align HR strategies with business goals
• Provide HR insights to improve performance, structure, and culture
• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and functional leaders

2. Talent Management

• Support recruitment, succession planning, and talent development
• Build strong internal talent pipelines and career development paths
• Focus on identifying and nurturing high-potential sales talent

3. Performance & Rewards

• Co-design and implement transparent, motivating incentive plans
• Drive adoption of performance management and feedback systems
• Provide coaching to leaders and teams on performance improvement

4. Team Health & Retention

• Monitor key people metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, satisfaction)
• Identify potential risks and propose actionable retention strategies
• Strengthen team cohesion through well-being and cultural initiatives

5. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies
• Address employee issues effectively and fairly
• Support audits and maintain accurate HR documentation

6. Operational HR Support

• Manage HR operations including compensation & benefits, payroll coordination, HR documentation, onboarding/offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and support process optimization

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ HR experience in a European business environment
• Strong knowledge of the full HR lifecycle and regional employment practices
• Experience in HR data analysis and delivering data-driven insights
• Fluent in English and Latvian, both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, hands-on, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player with a solution-oriented mindset

Location: Riga, Latvia

Reporting to: Senior HR Manager, EU&AF & LATAM

Please make sure you upload a CV in English, as well as a portfolio in your application (if applicable)

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