Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong and China recruitment
UniCredit Corporate Investment Banking Division consists of approximately 16,000 people working in 39 offices, represented in 38 countries and located in global financial hubs and growth regions.
The combination of our leading franchises in Germany, Italy, Austria and CEE results in an increased client franchise and market share, thereby significantly strengthening our placement power.
By connecting a clear focus on our core competencies in Structured Credit and Financing, Structured Derivatives, Emerging Europe MA and Equities in our domestic core markets, Germany, Italy, Austria and CEE, we will position ourselves as a new player with a history of proven strengths.
We are now looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong and China.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development and implementation of human resources strategy, policies, initiatives and programs to enable the Bank to attract, manage and retain the best talent in support of the Bank’s strategy in Asia Pacific for our UniCredit Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) branches in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Rep Offices in Seoul and Beijing.
- Work closely with senior management in these regional offices which consists of 120 people including front and back offices, and with HR colleagues in Milan and Munich to drive global HR initiatives from time to time.
- Generalist to oversee the recruitment, benefits and payroll administration, and work closely with the HR team in Singapore and Branch Managers and regional Division Heads as a Business Partner.
- Ensure close liaison with the global and regional HR teams to ensure the successful implementation of all CIB-wide HR initiatives.
- Provides strategic, creative and pragmatic counsel to the CIB Asia Chairman and other senior level managers to resolve issues and provide critical advisory input during the business planning process.
- Support the regional HR team on process decision relating to complex cases.
- Support talent initiatives including the Group’s performance management Executive Development Plan (EDP) and Talent Management Review (TMR) projects, change management and leadership development.
- Supervise two HR Officers and cooperate closely with the HR team in Singapore. The HR team in Singapore also oversees the Tokyo HR function.
- Report solidly to the Regional Head of HR based in London and locally to the Chairman of Asia based in Hong Kong.
Requirements
- Degree qualified, with a post graduate degree in Human Resources or its equivalent highly desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, and with good knowledge of a Bank’s structure, business and functions on local, regional and international levels.
- Generalist background covering employee relations, organizational design and effectiveness, talent development, and compensation and benefits.
- Strong knowledge of local labour laws and regulations, as well as prevailing HR practices and customs.
- Strong ability to master coordination and communication in a relatively flat organization with multiple reporting lines; Comfortable working in a complex environment.
- Manage conflicting business priorities; Experienced coach, facilitator and negotiator.
- High level of interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong networking skills and culturally attuned and comfortable with cultural diversity.
- Proactive in approach with internal customers to ensure resolution of issues and to establish a range of desirable actions as necessary.
- Team-player who is flexible, detail-oriented and able to multi-task efficiently.
- Decisive and able to think from different angles and provide opinions and solutions.
- High level of systems literacy with ability to manage spreadsheets and understand basic financial concepts.
- Fluent in English and Cantonese, with Mandarin an advantage.
Interested applicants should apply online with your professional resume,contact telephone number, present and expected salary by 20 May 2012.