Manager, HR

Report to the Senior Manager, Global HR, incumbent is one of the key personnel in integrating the HR business function towards MNC standards and Globalisation.

To support the rapid business growth, the incumbent must be able to multitask and decide/delegates in a fast-paced environment in the same capacity. He / She will provide sound advice to senior management on all related subjects in ensuring group HR functions are met and aligned with business needs and objectives.

The scope includes taking lead of training & development, develop, review and propose HR globalization strategies and management, policies, systems, processes implementations and enforcement etc. in several diverse business arms.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops, reviews, proposes, enhances, implements and executes new initiatives, work processes and policies to support business needs.
• Ability to lead and design HR training & development, workflow, policies and processes management, performance management and compliance independently.
• Support company’s human factor through identifying training and development needs.
• Serve as the point of contact for all local employment relations and compliance with labour laws.
• Plan and coordinate HR-related procedures, systems, and devise ways to streamline processes.
• Ensure smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations.
• Responsible for employee relations by providing equitable counselling, motivation and disciplinary actions.
• Work collaboratively cross-functionally with executive management, line managers, and overseas stakeholders in building a culture of excellence, practices, and new innovations.
• Facilitate organizational structure/design discussions, roll out management philosophy/corporate goals.
• Maintain and improve high-quality central global HR function, including appropriate technology, systems and tools, including the use of metrics and people data to inform stakeholders of key decisions.
• Lead development and execution of employee engagement, retention strategies, plans, and initiatives, including design and implementation of training, mentoring, development, and succession plans.
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, effective, productive, and high performance.
• Develops and monitors global annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, company events, benefits and entitlements.
• Conducts continuing studies of global HR policies, programs and practices keeping management informed of new developments.
• Establishes country HR measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals.
• Designs and delegates periodic/monthly reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Ensures clarity around priorities and goal settings for the entire group of businesses.
• Communicates financial and goal results and key performance indicators to direct reports.
• Assists in managing overall financial budgeting for HR Admin and related functions.
• Works with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution planning.
• Works across functions with peers in other groups to ensure collaboration for shared goals are attained.
• Facilitates goal-level creation for the broader function and works with managers to ensure the goals cascade to all staff.
• Incumbent shall take on the Safety Officer role in the company to oversee safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards to promote a culture of safety and minimize workplace hazards.
• Any other ad-hoc activities tasked by the Senior Manager, Global HR.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Human Capital Development, Business Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in the same capacity performing international HR-related matters.
• Prior experience from a related industry (such as Manufacturing or FMCG) will be advantageous.

Specific Requirements

• Effectively bilingual (English, Mandarin) for effective correspondence with Mandarin-speaking internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, possess strategic thinking, ability to make effective decisions, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders (local & overseas).
• Able to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks accurately.
• Minimum travelling when required/tasked by immediate superior for business needs.
• Outgoing and possess a “Can Do” attitude with good interpersonal skills.