Description
Edelman is seeking an experienced and strategic People Partner to support its Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering closely with local, regional, and global People Team members across a highly matrixed organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across Hong Kong and Taiwan on people, talent, and organizational priorities.
- Proactively partner closely with leadership teams to align people and organizational strategies with business objectives, growth priorities, and long-term market plans.
- Contribute to monthly business reviews and leadership discussions by providing strategic insights on workforce trends, organizational health, talent risks, succession planning, and people-related business performance indicators.
- Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives, including organizational design, headcount planning, talent investments, and capability planning.
- Partner with business leaders and finance stakeholders to manage workforce-related financial planning.
Organizational Development & Change Management
- Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructures, transformation programs, new ways of working, and cultural evolution.
- Drive change management strategies that ensure effective communication, leadership alignment, employee engagement, and adoption.
Talent & Leadership Strategy
- Partner with business leaders to identify and develop talent strategies that support long-term organizational success.
- Support succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, and performance management initiatives.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Provide strategic guidance and hands-on support on complex employee relations matters.
- Partner closely with legal and People Operations teams to ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations.
One People Team Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with regional COEs, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Talent Management, DEIB, and Total Rewards.
Key Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with senior business leaders.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Hong Kong and Taiwan employment practices and labor regulations.
- Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese.