Assistant People Manager | EDI, Learning & Talent Management

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Responsibilities:

• Support and execute the regional strategic roadmap in alignment with global strategy and goals.
• Work with the East Asia Region People team to drive engagement through recruitment, retention, talent management, leadership, career development, employee engagement, equity, and inclusion.
• Work with key stakeholders to support the delivery of the regional EDI strategic roadmap and global strategy.
• Suggest new ideas of equity in systems, policies and practices, serving as a champion, advisor, advocate, and catalyst for change.
• Integrate EDI into business programs and activities, working with stakeholders to execute and identify key measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and communicate progress towards regional and global goals.
• Act as subject matter expert to regional teams and promote inclusion business necessity and differentiator; provide suggestion on strategy and workforce planning.
• Support the design of strategic people development plan with a focus on delivering leadership development, succession planning and wellness program to meet exciting growth strategy. 
• Represent East Asia Region to contribute to Arup’s global learning and wellness strategies, initiatives and programs.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree of Human Resources or related disciplines from a recognized University.
• Minimum 10 years of solid track record in delivering effective practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, as well as leadership training, succession planning and wellness program, preferably from sizable conglomerates.
• Comfortable with data and able to analyse and communicate data clearly and with insight.
• Experienced in executing EDI, culture, and change management – comfortable moving from strategy to delivery.
• Confident to interact with people of different grades, culture and background.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills; proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin is a must.

We offer an attractive total reward package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including global Profit Share Scheme, medical insurance for yourself, spouse and children, Retirement Benefit Scheme (ORSO scheme), additional fringe benefits of maternity/paternity leave and long-term career development opportunities.
 

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