PURPOSE:

Leading Learning & Development and Associate Engagement initiatives in the region.  Working closely with US counterparts to develop and drive strategies in respective functions.  S/he is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and successful implementation of policies, processes, programs and strategies for respective functions in the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work jointly with senior HR leadership and/or respective US counterparts to develop strategies for respective functions in support of regional business goals.
• Develop new policies, processes & programs to support agreed upon strategies for respective functions.
• Work jointly with HR business partners to effectively implement all policies, processes & programs for respective functions.
• Establish feedback mechanisms to measure effectiveness and success of respective functions.
• Monitor the effectiveness and success of implemented strategies, policies, processes & programs; where necessary, add/modify/remove policies, processes & programs to improve the effectiveness.
• Provide proactive and/or ad hoc consulting to HR business partners on issues or opportunities related to respective functions and is the Subject Matter Expert.
• Ensure alignment of regional policies, processes & programs for respective functions with those of L Brands.

Learning & Development Function

• Develop leaders’ capabilities through a series of planned initiatives. Build associates capabilities to meet current & future business needs.
• Identify the needs of people development which should be aligned with individual interests and business development in long run.
• Establish and maintain a competency-based learning and development system which best fits the people development needs for the region, and creates organizational learning culture in the region.
• Plan, design and facilitate professional training/ technical training/ management training/ on-boarding program for various levels, and ultimately build a continuous learning culture in the region.  Evaluate training effectiveness periodically.

 Associate Engagement

• Improve employee engagement and communication by developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives and proper communication channels, e.g. Well-being activities, Annual Dinner/Annual Outing, Associate Advisory Committee, etc.
• Support and monitor the implementation of the annual Associate Opinion Survey (AOS) and its subsequent follow up actions across all countries in the region.
• Cultivate a desirable work environment and drive associates’ productivity through initiatives that can enhance balance between work life and personal/family life.
• Introduce measures or programs e.g. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to support associates on issues which can potentially affect associates’ performance at work and cannot be shared with or managed/resolved within a work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree holder in business management, human resources management or equivalent; master’s degree holder is preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Human Resources field and should have solid relevant experience in training program design and delivery.
• Good command of both English and Chinese language;
• Excellent communication skills, people interaction skills, presentation and facilitation skills;
• High proficiency in computer literacy, excellent Powerpoint presentation skill.
• Competent in leading a high performing team and managing multi-function initiatives.
• Occasional travel is required.

Interested candidates please click here to apply online.

Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal information will be treated as confidential and be used for recruitment purposes only.