Role Purpose:  

To support the development and implementation of a learning and development strategy within Hong Kong and Asia, as well as responsibility for Global Programmes. 

Key responsibilities:

• Work with Head of HR, Asia and Global Head of Learning and Development on a robust and integrated talent management for Asia.
• Carry out specific training needs analyses as required and develop and implement key learning interventions.
• Develop and implement the learning and development plan, from continued needs analysis.
• To recommend and introduce effective mechanisms for evaluation of interventions.
• Design, develop and deliver relevant employee learning and development programmes where appropriate. Includes induction, management, leadership, specialized skills and custom programmes for internal clients.
• Provide culture relevant trainings, like cultural awareness and orientation to expatriates.
• Where a project demands the job holder as a resource, to personally lead the learning development process.
• Manage external training suppliers through the process of delivery needs analysis, design and evaluation. 
• Take a role in marketing and communicating the HR Learning and Development portfolio within the business and HR team, providing reports as appropriate.
• Drive innovation and delivery mechanisms which deliver cost effective learning interventions and which reflect people’s differing learning styles.
• Accountable for the effective management of individual learning interventions within budget and at competitive unit costs.
• Accountable for learning and development spend and monitoring actual against budget.
• Work with the Global Learning and Development Team to ensure consistency of delivery in all areas of learning and development.

Skills and knowledge capability:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills. Able to challenge traditional approaches sensitively and present new and credible solutions.
• Strong business orientation. Credible with executives, directors, senior and middle managers and able to build strong relationships with clients / HR colleagues.
• Strong consultancy, diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge and ability to manage all aspects of the learning and development life-cycle.
• Specific knowledge of the latest thinking on learning and development concept tools and techniques.
• Strong client service focus.
• Strong team player.
• Strong programme and project management skills.

Education:

• Degree / relevant experience
• General HR or Learning & Development qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 5-10  years experience in a Learning and Development role
• Evidence of designing and delivering of training programmes within a company
• Internal/external consultancy experience desirable
• Project management experience
• Languages - fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Budget management experience desirable
• Experience in a multi cultural environment highly desirable

World’s Leading Auction House

Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales. Our sales figures were driven by an increase in new buyers across all geographies coming to the market, including from growth markets such as China and through the Internet.
Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories.

Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and initiatives in Shanghai, Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.