Associate HR Director / Head of Human Resources - Luxury Retail

WilliamSELECT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WilliamSELECT is seeking a Head of HR Business Partnering to oversee the APAC region. You will lead a regional HR team, partnering with business leaders to drive talent strategy, organizational development and performance to support business results.

The role requires 15+ years in HR, strong leadership and deep experience across APAC markets in luxury or premium consumer sectors. English, Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of HR experience.
• Experience leading HR teams across multiple APAC markets.
• Experience in luxury, premium or consumer-facing industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of talent management, succession planning, organizational development, performance management and employee relations.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions.
• Excellent command of English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional HR team supporting APAC markets.
• Partner with management on talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement and workforce planning.
• Drive regional HR initiatives aligned with global strategies and local business needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify talent needs and support organizational design and development.
• Oversee recruitment and talent development strategies to attract and retain key talent.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and people-related matters across the region.
• Monitor HR trends across APAC and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Lead and develop the HR team with a proactive, business-oriented approach.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Talent management

Organizational development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Our client is a Luxury Retail brand. They are looking for a Head of to oversee the regional HR Business Partnering function, working closely with business leaders for multiple markets to support organizational development, talent strategy, and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of HR supporting APAC markets, ensuring effective HR support and alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with management on key HR matters, including talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Drive the implementation of regional HR initiatives and policies, ensuring alignment with global HR strategies and local business requirements.
• Work closely with business leaders to identify talent needs, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support organizational design and development.
• Oversee recruitment and talent development strategies in partnership with relevant HR functions to ensure the attraction, retention, and development of key talent.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance issues, and other people-related matters across the region.
• Monitor HR trends and people-related issues across APAC markets, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Lead and develop the HR team, promoting a proactive and business-oriented approach to HR partnering.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of HR professionals across multiple markets, preferably within APAC.
• Experience in luxuryr retail, fashion, premium retail, or other consumer-facing industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of talent management, succession planning, organizational development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions.
• Good understanding of employment practices and HR regulations across different APAC markets.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and hands-on individual with strong business acumen and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin