View Vacancy - HK - Corporate Services Manager (HR Manager), EO
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make a key operational contribution whilst deepening or developing human resources expertise in a prestigious diplomatic mission. The role involves managing delivery of HR services to staff, and also handling protocol matters, at the British Consulate-General (BCG) in Hong Kong. There are two Corporate Services Managers (CSMs) in the BCG. Each CSM is assigned lead portfolios plus provide resilience support to, and leave cover for, one another. The other CSM leads on the finance and procurement portfolios, and has oversight of estates issues. The job holders work together to co-manage day-to-day delivery of corporate operations; leading and developing a small but dedicated team providing help and support to staff in the BCG on corporate issues. The core values of the corporate services team are fairness, transparency, consistency and value for money. The CSMs are responsible for ensuring the team provide a high quality, timely service in line with these values. The CSMs report to, and have the opportunity to deputise for, the Head of Corporate Services (HCS). They also advise senior management at the BCG on delivering corporate policies. The ideal candidate will have relevant, transferable HR experience and strong interpersonal skills:
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Roles and responsibilities: Delivery: 80%
Policy: 10%
Planning: 10%
Resources managed: Line management to 1 HR Administrative Officer |
- Relevant, transferable experience or an in-depth understanding of, human resources.
- Strong people and customer service skills. High level of integrity and discretion.
- Staff management experience – or can demonstrate the potential to be a competent / confident line manager.
- Problem solving and judgement skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Cantonese
- A relevant qualification in human resources.
- Experience working for an international organisation.
- Change management experience.
The British Consulate General offers a competitive pay and benefits package, flexible work arrangement per agreement with Line Manager/Head of Section and access to learning and development opportunities.
Depending on the job-holder’s experience and interests, a wide range of learning and development opportunities will be available. The successful candidate will be fully supported and inducted into the role.
Please note that the starting salary is non-negotiable.
This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependants of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.