HR Director - Talent Management & Organisation Development

KOS International Talent Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KOS International Talent Group is recruiting a Director, Talent Management & Organisation Development for a sizeable organisation. The role partners with senior leaders to translate business priorities into practical talent and OD initiatives across the group.

You will design leadership development, oversee succession planning, assess talent, and lead culture and change initiatives. You will use insights to demonstrate business impact and strengthen leadership communication across Hong Kong and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading talent management and organisation development in sizeable, complex organisations.
• Strong track record in succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment and organisational change.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into practical programmes and remaining hands-on through implementation.
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and building cross-unit support.
• Collaborative, adaptable approach with sound judgement across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Group's approach to talent reviews, succession planning and career development, ensuring a strong pipeline for business-critical roles.
• Design targeted development programmes for senior leaders and high-potential employees.
• Advise on organisation structures, workforce capabilities and ways of working to support evolving business needs.
• Lead culture and change initiatives, helping leaders engage their teams and embed new behaviours.
• Develop assessment approaches that inform talent decisions and individual development plans.
• Use people insights and programme outcomes to refine initiatives and demonstrate business impact.
• Strengthen leadership communication and employee engagement throughout organisational change.

Skills

Talent Management

Organisation Development

Succession Planning

Leadership Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Coaching qualifications

Psychometric assessment

Organisational psychology

Job description

About The Client

Our client is a sizeable organisation seeking a Director, Talent Management & Organisation Development to shape its group-wide talent and organisational effectiveness agenda. This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced leader to strengthen leadership capability, build succession pipelines and support business transformation.

About The Role

Reporting to the senior HR leadership, you will partner with business leaders to translate business priorities into practical talent and organisation development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shape the Group's approach to talent reviews, succession planning and career development, ensuring a strong pipeline for business-critical roles.
• Design targeted development programmes for senior leaders and high-potential employees.
• Advise on organisation structures, workforce capabilities and ways of working to support evolving business needs.
• Lead culture and change initiatives, helping leaders engage their teams and embed new behaviours.
• Develop assessment approaches that inform talent decisions and individual development plans.
• Use people insights and programme outcomes to refine initiatives and demonstrate business impact.
• Strengthen leadership communication and employee engagement throughout organisational change.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in talent management and organisation development within sizeable, complex organisations, including leadership of group-wide or regional initiatives.
• A strong track record in succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment and organisational change.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into practical programmes, with the ability to remain hands‑on through implementation.
• Confidence in advising senior stakeholders, constructively challenging established practices and building support across different business units.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach, with sound judgement and sensitivity to organisational culture.
• A relevant degree; professional qualifications in coaching, psychometric assessment or organisational psychology would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English and Chinese, with experience working across Hong Kong and Mainland China preferred.