Senior Manager, Human Resources - HK & Taiwan

DP World; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead HR across Hong Kong and Taiwan, supporting 500–1000 employees. Based in Hong Kong, you will partner with business leaders to shape people strategies and ensure effective delivery of day-to-day HR operations in both markets.

The role requires a hands-on HR generalist with strong business acumen and proven logistics industry experience, capable of balancing strategic priorities with operational execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in logistics.
• Hands-on generalist with experience supporting 300-500 employees.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment law and HR practices with Taiwan experience.
• Experience in multinational organizations with diverse employee populations.
• Strong business partnering, influencing senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of talent management, HR operations and organizational development.
• Experience with business transformation or integration initiatives advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, commercial approach.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop people strategies aligned with objectives, requirements and growth priorities.
• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions: talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll, performance management, learning and development, and lifecycle management.
• Provide strategic and operational HR advice on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee HR operations and administration across both markets, ensuring accurate records and compliant HR systems.
• Drive performance management, talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage employee relations and compliance with employment legislation in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• Support organizational restructuring, business transformation and change management initiatives.
• Oversee compensation and benefits practices, payroll budgeting and HR budgeting.
• Collaborate with regional People teams and Centres of Excellence to implement programs.
• Lead and develop local HR resources and promote a high-performing HR service delivery culture.
• Champion employee engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Safety and Sustainability.

Skills

HR generalist

Business partnering

Stakeholder influence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the full spectrum of HR functions across Hong Kong and Taiwan, supporting a combined workforce of 500 to 1000 employees.

Based in Hong Kong, this role will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, driving people strategies while ensuring effective delivery of day-to-day HR operations across both markets.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR generalist with strong business acumen, proven experience in the logistics industry and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with business leaders across Hong Kong and Taiwan to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements and growth priorities.
• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll, performance management, learning and development, and employee lifecycle management.
• Provide strategic and operational HR advice to business leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management and people-related matters.
• Oversee HR operations and administration across both markets, ensuring efficient service delivery, accurate employee records, effective HR systems and compliance with internal policies.
• Drive performance management, talent development and succession planning initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage employee relations matters, providing practical guidance and solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and statutory requirements in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• Support organizational restructuring, business transformation and change management initiatives, ensuring effective workforce transitions and business continuity.
• Oversee compensation and benefits practices, payroll administration and HR budgeting, ensuring alignment with business needs, market practices and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with regional People teams and Centres of Excellence to implement global and regional HR programs and initiatives effectively across both markets.
• Lead and develop local HR resources, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement in HR service delivery.
• Champion employee engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Safety and Sustainability initiatives to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR management or leadership experience within the logistics industry (freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation or supply chain operations).
• Proven experience managing the full spectrum of HR functions in a hands-on generalist capacity, ideally supporting a workforce of approximately 300-500 employees.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and HR practices, with practical experience managing HR matters across Taiwan.
• Experience working in multinational organizations with complex operational environments and diverse employee populations.
• Strong business partnering capabilities, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business needs into practical HR solutions.
• Solid understanding of talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR operations and organizational development.
• Experience supporting business transformation, organizational restructuring or integration initiatives would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic, commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable managing both strategic and operational priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Note

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

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