Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director –

• To provide secretariat support to the Employees Retraining Board;
• to formulate, review and oversee implementation of HR policies and systems for the Executive Office in the areas of organisation structure, compensation and benefits, performance management, staff training and development, recruitment, staff relations, and discipline;
• to formulate and review investment policy and strategy, and to undertake financial management of the Employees Retraining Fund, including costing, budgeting, and overseeing accounting functions;
• to formulate and review IT strategy to align with and support business development of the Employees Retraining Board, and to drive and oversee effective implementation of IT projects;
• to ensure the provision of quality customer service and effective handling of complaints; and
• to oversee other corporate functions including accommodation and leasing, procurement, legal, and audit services.

Entry Requirements:

• A recognised University degree;
• with solid experience and strong track record in the management of corporate services, of which at least 10 years should be in a senior position overseeing human resources management, investment, financial management, and IT management;
• well versed in the operation and work values of Government and/or public organisations;
• possess strategic mindset, broad outlook and high sense of integrity, proactive, dynamic, result-oriented and innovative;
• excellent leadership, analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills; and
• excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Remuneration and Terms:

Successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Terms and conditions of employment will be agreed and set out in the employment contract. In addition to 5-day week, we provide annual leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance coverage and retirement scheme. Appointment will be initially on contract terms for 2 years, subject to renewal by mutual agreement.

Application Method:

1. Application should be made by completing the ERB Job Application Form available from the ERB website (http://www.erb.org). They should be forwarded together with a detailed resume either by email to hr@erb.org or by hand / by post to HRA Section, 3/F to 6/F, 10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (office hours from 9 am to 7 pm on Mondays to Fridays).
2. The position applied for, with reference number, should be stated on the envelope or at the subject title of the email. Applications without a completed ERB Job Application Form may not be considered.
3. The deadline for application is 26 September 2014.
4. Shortlisted applicants may be required to sit for a written test.
5. Personal data collected are for recruitment purpose only. Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed soon after selection, and definitely within 6 months.

The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) is a statutory body which provides training programmes and services of high quality to people aged 15 or above with educational attainment at sub-degree level or below.  Our vision is to help build up a flexible, high quality and resilient labour force for the knowledge-based economy of Hong Kong.  To achieve this goal, we invite high calibre talents to join us.