VP, Employee Relations

DBS Bank Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Employee Relations professional to conduct investigations into grievances, misconduct, and policy violations. You will provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and HR partners on complex matters and disciplinary actions.

We require 5–8 years in employee relations or legal HR, with strong knowledge of labor legislation and dispute resolution, and a proven track record of handling sensitive investigations with integrity and confidentiality.

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

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Influence & trust

Education

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

Job description

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

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

Job

Human Capital Management

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time