On Lead - Talent Business Partner, Retail

On; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team-oriented atmosphere

Access to personal self-care programs

Job summary

On is expanding its Talent (HR) team in Hong Kong and seeks an HR Business Partner to shape its people agenda. This role involves building partnerships with the Retail Leadership Team, driving organizational effectiveness, and advising on people-related matters.

Candidates should have 5+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in retail, and be fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. On offers a supportive, growth-centered environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an HR Advisory/HR Business Partner role.
• 3+ years of experience in Retail HR.
• Experience with Hong Kong/Macau labor legislation.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic partnerships with the Retail Leadership Team.
• Drive store organizational effectiveness through workforce planning.
• Advise managers on people-related matters.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Retail HR experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in Cantonese

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Our Talent (HR) team is expanding with the growth of On and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to help in shaping On’s people agenda through collaborating with the team on a variety of people related topics. This role is for someone who strives for efficiency, whilst continuously seeking new and improved ways of delivering people processes for our Hongkong, Macau, Guangzhou & Shenzhen Retail and teams.

Your Mission

• Build strong, strategic partnership with the Retail Leadership Team to identify the needs and develop short and long term talent plans in the responsible stores, and input planning, development and implementation of talent strategies and processes.
• Drive store organizational effectiveness by conducting strategic store workforce planning. Utilize diagnostic toolkits to identify opportunities, advise store leadership on solutions, and partner with them to implement impactful changes in organizational design and people development.
• Act as a true partner for the business by advising managers and team members on people related matters, e.g. team effectiveness, individual performance, and employee engagement.
• Act as a key liaison, fostering deep cross‑functional collaboration with the Talent Acquisition, Talent Operations, Performance & Growth, and Training teams. You will be responsible for translating business needs into actionable requests for the appropriate teams and establishing a continuous feedback loop to ensure solutions are developed and executed effectively.
• Partner closely with global counterparts on larger global talent initiatives and programs.
• Lead strategic people topics and programs that reflect and further impact the values and beliefs of the business, such as in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, Well‑being, Spirits, etc.

Your Story

• 5+ years of experience in an HR Advisory / HR Business Partner role in an international, fast paced environment.
• 3+ years of experience in Retail HR.
• Experience with Hongkong/Macau labor legislation and employee relations.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives when being challenged.
• You enjoy being hands‑on while having a strategic mindset.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and communicate with a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to extract actionable people insights from raw information and data.
• Can‑do attitude and an innovative way of solving problems.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Fluent in English/Mandarin/Cantonese.

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self‑care for both physical and mental well‑being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.