VP, Employee Relations

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead employee relations investigations, provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, and shape policy in a fast‑paced financial services environment.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure fair, confidential processes, maintain high integrity, and translate data insights into proactive risk‑mitigation strategies; based at One Island East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Legal or Human Resources, specializing in employee relations, labor law compliance, and workplace investigations within the financial services sector or a complex corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in dispute resolution.
• Proven track record of managing complex, sensitive investigations with high integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable employee relations strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace grievances, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Provide strategic counsel and guidance to senior leadership, HR business partners, and line managers on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop, review, and implement progressive employee relations policies, guidelines, and programs in compliance with prevailing labor laws and regulatory standards.
• Analyze employee relations trends and data to identify systemic issues, recommending proactive solutions and preventive measures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, to ensure consistent application of policies and fair resolution of cases and a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with DBS values

Skills

employee relations

labor law compliance

workplace investigations

stakeholder management

data analysis

policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Group Human Resources has the important role of attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent to ensure that DBS continues to be a competitive employer in Asia. With a well-established team of HR partners, we support and deliver effective people-based solutions and services across businesses. Our goal is to build a high-performance organisation by empowering and engaging our employees. Because we believe that banking is about people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace grievances, misconduct, and policy violations
• Provide strategic counsel and guidance to senior leadership, HR business partners, and line managers on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary actions
• Develop, review, and implement progressive employee relations policies, guidelines, and programs in compliance with prevailing labor laws and regulatory standards
• Analyze employee relations trends and data to identify systemic issues, recommending proactive solutions and preventive measures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, to ensure consistent application of policies and fair resolution of cases and a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with DBS values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Legal or Human Resources, specializing in employee relations, labor law compliance, and workplace investigations within the financial services sector or a complex corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in dispute resolution
• Proven track record of managing complex, sensitive investigations with high integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable employee relations strategies

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

Location:

One Island East

Business Function

Group Human Resources has the important role of attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent to ensure that DBS continues to be a competitive employer in Asia. With a well-established team of HR partners, we support and deliver effective people-based solutions and services across businesses. Our goal is to build a high-performance organisation by empowering and engaging our employees. Because we believe that banking is about people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace grievances, misconduct, and policy violations
• Provide strategic counsel and guidance to senior leadership, HR business partners, and line managers on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary actions
• Develop, review, and implement progressive employee relations policies, guidelines, and programs in compliance with prevailing labor laws and regulatory standards
• Analyze employee relations trends and data to identify systemic issues, recommending proactive solutions and preventive measures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, to ensure consistent application of policies and fair resolution of cases and a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with DBS values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Legal or Human Resources, specializing in employee relations, labor law compliance, and workplace investigations within the financial services sector or a complex corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in dispute resolution
• Proven track record of managing complex, sensitive investigations with high integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable employee relations strategies

Job:

Human Capital Management

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.

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