Human Resources Business Partner / Talent Acquisition - HK & APAC

<ul><li><p>Serve as the primary HR ‘go-to’ person and advisor for Department Heads on all people-related matters.</p></li><li><p>Drive business success by developing and executing HR initiatives that attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, talent management, engagement, workforce planning, and employee relations, ensuring full alignment with strategic objectives.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong><u>In this role, you will:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Act as a Strategic Partner:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Build deep, trusted relationships with department heads and managers to understand their business objectives and people challenges.</p></li><li><p>Translate business strategy into a people strategy, driving initiatives around organizational design, manpower planning, and budgeting in partnership with the Finance team.</p></li><li><p>Provide expert coaching and counsel to leaders on all people-related matters, including complex employee relations issues.</p></li><li><p>Partner with the wider People Team to tackle complex employee relations cases and cross-functional projects, ensuring a consistent and equitable approach across the organization.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Champion the Full Talent Lifecycle:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Own the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for your groups, ensuring we attract and hire top-notch talent while providing an exceptional candidate experience.</p></li><li><p>Lead our core talent and performance cycles, including goal setting, performance reviews, and talent calibration, ensuring fairness and a focus on continuous growth.</p></li><li><p>Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning discussions, partnering with leaders to build robust talent pipelines and development plans for key individuals.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Drive HR Excellence & Improvement:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take initiative to identify and lead process improvements across our People programs.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the broader People Team on cross-functional projects, from performance management enhancements to new engagement programs.</p></li><li><p>Keep a pulse on market intelligence and best practices to ensure our HR strategies remain competitive and effective.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Cultivate Culture & Engagement:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Work with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.</p></li><li><p>Analyze engagement feedback and people-data to identify trends and co-create solutions that enhance the employee experience.</p></li><li><p>Serve as a culture champion, embedding our values and ensuring HR policies are understood and applied consistently.</p></li></ul><p><strong><u>Skills and Experience that will lead to success:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong>5-8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally previous experience as a People Business Partner</p><p><strong>Mindset:</strong>A true problem-solver. You are proactive, think on your feet, and are driven to find solutions and make improvements. You operate with a high degree of autonomy and a strong sense of ownership, backed by the professional judgment to know when to leverage the team's collective expertise.</p><p><strong>Expertise:</strong>Deep knowledge across the HR spectrum, with particular strengths in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. A solid understanding of Hong Kong & China employment law is essential.</p><p><strong>Business Acumen:</strong>You are commercially minded and curious. You enjoy using data to derive insights, tell a story, and help leaders make informed decisions.</p><p><strong>Communication Skills:</strong>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You build credibility with ease, present your ideas with confidence, and can influence stakeholders at all levels. Fluency in English & Mandarin is a must.</p><p><strong>Project Management:</strong>You are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.</p>