Head of Organization Development - Guangzhou or Shanghai based

The Company

Our client is a very large listed company in Hong Kong with large branded retail operation in China / Asia. They are now looking for an experienced OD Head who will serve as a mature business partner to support all aspects of the HR function

Job Summary

Position:           Senior Director of Organization Development

Department:          Human Resources Department, Organization & Talent Development Function

Report to:       VP Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Formulate organization and talent development strategies/ plans according to Company’s strategic directions (people & business), lead the implementation and ensure all the initiatives are practical and meet the business requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the company's organizational structure, organizational effectiveness, team atmosphere or from other aspects, and lead necessary and timely optimization or adjustment to meet the needs of the business
• Formulate & lead all talent development initiatives (e.g. HIPO/ Succession Planning) to develop key talents e.g. Leaders or Core Professional to meet the company, business requirements and self- development of the key talents
• Review, refine & lead performance management include but not limit to performance management system, operation mechanism optimization, and setup appropriate performance management measures align with business situations
• Oversee training & development budget
• Manage & coach team members in enabling them to utilize their competencies & potentials to drive performance
• Build an excellent organization and talent development team to strengthen stronger support to management
• Provide organizational and talent-related advice to senior executives and participate in relevant decision-making process
• Work closely with other HR functions and build strong partnership with all key stakeholders
• Lead or participate in some key projects as required
• Another other assignment by senior executives

The Person

• A bachelor degree or equivalent in Business, Organization Development, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology. Candidates with postgraduate degrees / qualification in the relevant fields will be highly preferred
• More than 15 years of solid working experience related to Organization Development and Talent Development
• Candidates with more experiences will be considered at VP level
• Good working experience in first-class retail company, working experience in famous sports footwear & apparel brands is preferred
• Both consultant and in-house experience is a plus
• Proven track record in driving organization development and talent management initiatives/ projects
• Proactive, diligent and pragmatic, with a strong sense of dedication and ownership
• Strong communication & influential skills in building relationship with people, able to engage in in-depth communication and dialogue with C-suit executives
• Strong interpersonal skills and strategic mindset
• Strong leadership skills across working teams as well as leading teams
• Strong business sense and results-oriented, experience in front-line business operations in a retail company is a plus
• Excellent command in both written and verbal English & Chinese. Able to speak Cantonese is a plus but not essential
• Business travel within China & overseas may be required per business needs

Interested candidates please send an up-to-date CV in Chinese and English to Yumiko & Simon.

About Cornerstone International Group
Cornerstone International Group was founded in 1989 and is now one of the largest executive search and leadership consulting provider worldwide. Cornerstone is a global member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), which recognizes Cornerstone of having the highest level of quality in the industry. With 6 offices in China and 15 offices in Asia and 60 offices worldwide, we provide a complete suite of talent solutions in China, Asia and across the globe. Cornerstone is named by Forbes as one of the Best Management Consulting Firms in Executive Search in 2016, 2017 & again in 2018 & 2019. Cornerstone is also ranked by Hunt Scanlon as top 25 Global Executive Search groups in 2018 & 2019