Vice President Human Resources (Hong Kong)

Our client, an exciting marketing agency is looking for a Vice President of Human Resources to join their Hong Kong team.

The VP of HR will lead the company’s Human Resources function reporting only to the CEO, working in the company’s Hong Kong headquarters and managing 3 satellite offices across Asia.

The role requires an experienced HR professional, who confidently communicates with executives and employees on all levels of seniority and from various cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate welcomes a dynamic, international and challenging working environment.

• Lead the full spectrum of Human Resources functions in Hong Kong and at the various satellite
  offices, with an initial focus on performance management, training and staff development.
• Other strategic focus areas will include retention and succession planning, organizational
  development and employee relationships.
• Act as HR business partner and liaise with senior management on HR initiatives, strategic
  planning and recruitment.
• Manage employer-employee relationships to maximize staff engagement.
• Lead the HR team to deliver day-to-day HR operations.
• Promote and advocate a strong high-performance corporate culture across the company.
• Formulate, update and execute HR policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with
  management and department managers.
• Handle staff enquiries and provide professional HR solutions.
• Handle any ad-hoc HR tasks as required.
• Occasional travel to satellite offices may be required.

• Degree holder in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• At least 8 years HR experience at managerial level in international companies, including at
  least 4 years in senior managerial positions.
• Experience in a culturally diverse and high-pressured environment is a must.
• Regional HR experience in China, South East Asia and/or the Middle East would be an
  advantage.
• Well-versed in Hong Kong employment related ordinances and regulations.
• Strong experience of partnering and collaborating at a senior HR level in a commercial
  environment.
• Strategic mindset and commercial focus with a demonstrated ability to interpret business goals
  into robust people strategies and plans.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Passionate, outgoing, well-organized and a good leader and team player.ç
• Strong sense of responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Dedicated, detail-minded, well-organized and fast paced.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Cantonese and Mandarin a distinct
  advantage.