Head of HR, Chinese Mainland
Swire
- Beijing
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understand and translate business strategies and people needs in the Chinese Mainland into HR plans and programmes that align with JS&S direction and cater to the local context
- Build strong relationships with senior business leaders in the Chinese Mainland, to identify and drive change initiatives for competitive advantages, leadership pipeline, and desired work environment
- Deliver expert HR advice and seamless end-to-end resolutions for HR queries to departments, line managers, and employees
- Advise proactively on the localisation of HR practices in the Chinese Mainland, and manage the overall delivery of HR services including talent acquisition and development, rewards management, HR service delivery and learning programme administration
- Work closely within the People Department to drive the delivery of localised strategic people and organisation solutions
- Provide HR insights, and analyse trends and metrics to support departments in making informed people decisions
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with the latest local labour laws, regulations and government policies in the Chinese Mainland. Address compliance-related issues and provide guidance on risk management
- Develop and execute HR branding initiatives to enhance our reputation as an employer of choice in the local market
- Implement strategies to improve the employee value proposition (EVP) around employee experience, including onboarding, engagement, and retention programmes
- Manage employee relations by addressing grievances, handling labour disputes, ensuring compliance with Chinese labour laws and seeking fair resolutions
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 12 years of HR experience, with a successful track record in collaborating with senior management level in sizable international corporations in the Chinese Mainland. HR generalist experience in a matrixed organisational structure is preferred
- Proven experience in performance management, competency frameworks, career development, succession planning, learning and development, training needs analysis, and talent development
- Proven ability to provide strategic HR advice, driving organisational change, and influencing stakeholders
- Deep knowledge of Chinese labour laws, regulations, and HR practices, including experience handling employee relations and compliance matters
- Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset, with the ability to understand, connect and translate business objectives into HR strategies and initiatives
- ExceptionalJohn ability to build relationship and collaborate effectively across business functions and geographies
- An employee-centric mindset and consistently strives for service excellence
- Solid communication and consultancy skills in a participative and assertive manner
- Familiarity with data analytics and metrics to inform decision-making and measure HR effectiveness