Manager / Senior Manager, People

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive People professional to lead our employee engagement initiatives as well taking the lead on all HR generalist responsibilities for Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a positive work environment, enhancing employee satisfaction, and driving organisational culture. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organisation. We're open to both Manager and Senior Manager level candidates for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programs that promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Analyse engagement survey results and recommend actionable improvements.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflicts. Facilitate open communication between employees and management to resolve issues and improve workplace dynamics.
• Champion initiatives that strengthen company culture and align with organisational values. Lead activities that promote teamwork, recognition, and community involvement.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and develop programs that enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Oversee the performance management process, providing guidance to managers on conducting effective reviews and setting performance objectives.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure they reflect best practices in employee engagement and relations. Communicate policies clearly to all staff.
• Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a welcoming environment for all employees. Monitor progress and report on outcomes
• Ensure compliance with HK labour laws and regulations. Stay updated on HR trends and best practices related to employee engagement.
• Partner with agency MD and their leadership teams to Identify learning needs and support
• Based on agency's needs, compile HR management related reports and analysis to support business decisions.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers in respect of employment relation matters to ensure those are handled effectively and professionally, including absences, capability, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes, restructuring and redundancy.

Skills Required:

• Min 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years as generalist HR in multi-national (MNC) working environments.
• General knowledge of the full range of HR responsibilities, including Employee engagement and relations, Talent Development, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Leadership Review and Organisational Development.
• Experience of working in PR / Marketing / Digital / Creative agencies would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and rapport across diverse teams
• You'll be a natural people person who engages with employees and is passionate about building a positive and inclusive culture
• Fluency in both Cantonese and English is required
• Commercial and business acumen, including an understanding of agency work nature.
• Proficiency in HR software and tools
• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Business Administration is preferred.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we're the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world's leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We're also PRWeek's 2024 Global Agency of the Year and PRovoke Global SABRES 2024 Global Healthcare Agency of the Year, as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

TWSC VALUES

Everything we do at TWSC is rooted in our core values of CURIOSITY, INCLUSION, COURAGE and IMPACT. We believe that the world of work has changed, which is why we have developed a unique employee experience that reflects the world we're living in. Here's what we offer:

Flexible Working - We understand the need for flexible working and empower our employees to deliver impactful work wherever they are based.

Global Mobility -We unlock opportunities for our employees by utilising our powerful network, and through our mobility initiative Access All Areas, which includes policies on Work from Anywhere, International Relocation and our global Explorer Program

Inclusive Culture - We look for qualified people from all backgrounds who are restless, curious and want to deliver impactful work in an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We strive every day to foster as inclusive a culture as possible.

Mental Health and Wellbeing - Helping our people stay happy, healthy, and productive is our number one priority, so we'll support your day-to-day life with our bespoke Intellect wellbeing offering.

A note on inclusion

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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