Senior Manager, Human Resources

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the day-to-day HR function and act as the primary HR adviser to the CEO. You will own the full spectrum of HR operations, drive people initiatives, and partner with the CEO to execute the Institute’s people strategy.

You will lead HR governance, workforce planning, succession planning and digitalisation, while developing the HR team and delivering high-quality HR services to staff across the Institute.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience including leading full HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and HR governance practices.
• Experience in workforce planning, succession planning and organisational capability development.
• Exposure to HR digitalisation, analytics and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day HR function of the Institute and oversee end-to-end HR operations.
• Advise the CEO on people-related matters as the primary HR adviser.
• Drive staff engagement, culture, recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
• Partner with CEO and heads of departments on workforce planning and capability building.
• Coordinate succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and controls comply with employment laws and governance requirements.
• Champion HR digitalisation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Lead and develop the HR team and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

English (written and spoken)

Chinese bilingual ability

HR governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management / related

Tools

HR systems

Data analytics

Automation / AI-enabled HR tools

Job description

• Lead the day-to-day HR function of the Institute
• Full spectrum of HR operations
• Primary HR adviser to the CEO

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, Human Resources will lead the day-to-day HR function of the Institute and serve as the primary HR adviser to the CEO on people-related matters. The role is expected to take ownership of the full spectrum of HR operations, independently handle HR matters, and execute the Institute’s people agenda in close partnership with the CEO. With the Institute’s people strategy and strategic direction, the appointee will focus on effective execution, operational leadership, continuous enhancement of the HR function, and support for strategic people initiatives sponsored by the CEO.

Job Duties

• Manage the full employee lifecycle and ensure efficient, compliant and high-quality HR service delivery across the Institute.
• Act as the primary HR adviser to the CEO by providing HR solutions, workforce insights, governance support and recommendations on people-related matters.
• Lead staff engagement, recognition, communication and well-being initiatives to enhance employee experience, workplace culture and staff retention.
• Partner with the CEO and department heads to support workforce planning, talent development and organisational capability building aligned with business priorities.
• Coordinate succession planning and talent review initiatives to strengthen leadership continuity and future talent pipelines.
• Ensure HR policies, practices and controls comply with employment legislation and support effective governance and risk management.
• Drive HR digitalisation, system enhancements and continuous process improvements to strengthen efficiency, reporting capability and employee experience.
• Lead, coach and develop the HR team while supporting strategic and ad hoc initiatives assigned by the CEO.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder or above in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years’ progressive HR experience, including hands‑on experience in leading the full spectrum of HR operations and advising senior management.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and sound HR governance practices.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, employee engagement, organisational capability development, succession planning, HR policy review and process improvement.
• Experience in HR digitalisation, HR systems, data analytics, automation or AI-enabled HR tools is an advantage.
• Mature, independent and commercially minded, with strong judgement and the ability to handle sensitive HR matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Applicants are welcomed to visit our website www.hkib.org for further information about the institute.

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