Officer, Human Resources Asia Pacific

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is seeking an HR Officer for the Asia Pacific Region. This role translates business needs into integrated HR solutions, manages HR administration, and collaborates with HR centers of expertise to develop region-specific HR solutions.

The position requires handling onboarding, offboarding, visa processes, payroll operations, and maintaining HR data in Workday. Located in Hong Kong, you will work with regional client groups and cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HR principles, regional policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of HR governance and applicable legislation with the ability to apply them in day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Proven knowledge of HR operations with the ability to analyze issues and apply HR concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR Operations including onboarding, offboarding, background screening, visa applications and renewals.
• Assist in regional compensation and benefits operations including payroll, pension and group insurance administration.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (Workday).
• Manage HR record-keeping and compliance per Records Management Framework.
• Collaborate with procurement for vendor onboarding and agreement renewal.
• Process invoices for HR vendors.
• Prepare and report monthly global headcount for APAC to the head office.
• Assist in ad hoc tasks when required.

Skills

HR principles

HR governance

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

HR operations

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Policy knowledge

Office administration

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION

We lead the bank’s Global Human Capital Strategy by partnering with the business to proactively drive value by unlocking the potential of our human capital and deploying it to the areas of greatest impact – helping our team members to thrive, connect, develop and prosper. Our team is focused on working with the business to create solutions that make CIBC a great place to work and bank.

JOB OVERVIEW

In the context of the overall Human Resource strategy and in partnership with Corporate Human Resources subject matter areas and client service teams, the HR Officer, Asia Pacific Region, translates business needs into integrated Human Resource solutions to fully leverage people management, employee capability and organizational development within the respective SBU/LOB. The HR Officer will be responsible for managing HR administration, and assisting in the executing of all HR operations in the region. This role requires effective management of the demands of regional client groups, strong attention to detail, presentation of business specific HR requirements and/or issues and ability to regularly partner with the HR client service team regionals and globally and HR centers of expertise in the development of business specific HR solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the daily HR Operations including but not limited to employee onboarding, offboarding, background screening, employees’ visa applications and renewal.
• Assist in regional compensation and benefits operations across APAC including monthly payroll execution, pension and group insurance administration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data in HRIS (Workday).
• Manage HR record-keeping and compliance in accordance with CIBC Record Management Framework.
• Partner with internal procurement team to manage vendor onboarding and agreement renewal.
• Manage invoice processing for HR vendors.
• Prepare and report monthly global headcount for APAC to the head office.
• Assist in ad hoc tasks when required.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Geographic regions – Asia Pacific Region (Hong Kong, China, Australia, Japan and Singapore)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Solid understanding of HR principles, regional policies, and practices, gained through relevant experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of HR governance and applicable legislation with the ability to apply them appropriately in day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven knowledge of HR operations with the ability to analyze issues and apply detailed HR concepts to resolve problems.
• Well-developed presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly explain and interpret factual, technical, and conceptual information related to complex HR matters.

COMPLEXITIES/CHALLENGES

• Operates with considerable independence to identify priorities and address policy and program implementation/customization requirements to meet client needs.
• Staying current with evolving needs and strategies.
• Ability to work within a matrix environment and provide support to a number of colleagues within a geographic area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role operates within a fast paced and deadline drive office environment.
• Focused concentration and attention to detail is required when analyzing and interpreting workforce data.
• This role, on occasion, requires long and sometimes unpredictable hours of work to meet project commitments
• May be required to provide support for multiple deals/projects at the same time

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact @cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

Job Location

2 Queens Road Central

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Group Problem Solving, HR Business, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Office Administration, Operations Support, Prioritization