VP, Employee Relations, Human Resources

DBS Bank; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to conduct objective investigations into workplace grievances, advise senior leadership, and develop compliant policies.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, analyze trends, and deliver proactive solutions that uphold integrity and DBS values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Legal or Human Resources, focusing on employee relations and investigations.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory frameworks, and dispute resolution best practices.
• Proven track record of managing complex, sensitive investigations with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace grievances, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, HR partners, and line managers on complex employee relations matters.
• Develop, review, and implement progressive employee relations policies in compliance with labor laws.
• Analyze employee relations trends and data to identify systemic issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure fair resolution and consistent policy application.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law compliance

Workplace investigations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, 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

Benefits

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