VP, Employee Relations

DBS Bank; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Human Capital Management professional to lead employee relations investigations and counsel leadership. You will develop policies, ensure compliance with labor laws, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit to drive fair, respectful outcomes.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong qualifications, and a strategic, data-driven approach to solving complex people-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Business Admin or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in legal or HR, with focus on employee relations and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record managing complex investigations with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, thorough investigations into workplace grievances and policy violations.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on complex employee relations matters.
• Develop and implement employee relations policies in compliance with labor laws.
• Analyze trends to identify systemic issues and propose preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure fair resolutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Law / Business Administration

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