People Assistant

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

To support our commitment to nurturing the wellbeing and professional career of our members, we have a new opportunity for a People Assistant to join our People East Asia team in Hong Kong, serving part of a diverse community of over 2,800 designers, planners, engineers, advisors and experts in the geography who are committed to shaping a greener, better and more sustainable world! This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an aspiration to drive stronger member engagement and leadership success through collaborations.

This People Assistant will report to a Business Partner for a permanent full-time role in Hong Kong.

• Support the implementation of People Programs and assist in implementing COE initiatives (Talent Acquisition, International Mobility, Rewards and Operations). Conduct business data checking and management reporting
• Facilitate annual budgeting, manpower planning, performance management, employee survey.
• Support organizational change and transition to industry-leading member experience as one of the firm-wide strategic priorities
• Provide full range of support to offer excellent member experience throughout employee life cycle including but not limited to staff movement, on-/off-boarding, promotion, leave management

What We Offer You

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

·      Degree or above in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline

·      Having 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with prior experience in a fast-paced environment or a sizable company, would be advantageous.

·      Adopt a hands-on, flexible, and detail-oriented approach to work, while demonstrating qualities of a team player, self-initiated nature, and attention to detail

·      Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

·      Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

·      Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word. Knowledge of Power BI will be advantageous.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Cindy.wong@arup.com

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Cindy Wong to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which is available on Arup’s Legal page.